What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESMH Coordinator at Brooke Middle School position at YOUTH SERVICES SYSTEM INC?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary: The school-based health coordinator will collaborate with a lead school liaison and a leadership team to assess, plan and develop an Expanded School Based Health Program. The program will include coordination and linkage to universal prevention programming, early intervention, and intensive treatment using evidence-based practices and programs. Activities will include suicide prevention, anti-bullying, drug and alcohol prevention, academic skill builders, mentoring, pro-social skills, link to further assessment/evaluation, and individual/family/group therapy
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the assessment of prioritized school needs in collaboration with Lead School Liaison.
- Assist with the development of a leadership team.
- Assist with the coordination of necessary training.
- Assure implementation of evidence-based practices and programming.
- Work with the lead school liaison and leadership team to implement project goals and objectives to develop universal prevention programming, early intervention, and intensive treatment.
- Work in collaboration with local stakeholders that will assist with project implementation.
- Work with the school improvement council, student assistance teams, and school faculty.
- Participate in developing a system to collect and track necessary data.
- Assist in creating a welcoming environment and link families to necessary support.
- Lead required evaluation of the project.
- Attend necessary training and required meetings.
- Adhere to grant and fiscal requirements.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge and experience of youth and adults with a mental health diagnosis
- Proficient creation of curriculums and model programs
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Experience with collaborative program development
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask
- Proficient and accurate documentation
- Ability to use Adobe and Microsoft software
Education and Experience:
Requires Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related human services field. Prefers 1-2 years of experience working with at-risk youth. Prefers experience with mental health and substance abuse prevention and intervention. Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law
