Bilingual Community Service Aide, Linkages to Learning - Gaithersburg, MD

General Summary:

Coordinate services events and activities for a schoolbased mental health and social services program offered in collaboration with elementary and middle schools and the countys Department of Health and Human Services in the Gaithersburg and Germantown school/community region. Community Service Aide assist in working to promote mental and emotional wellness of students and families and selfsufficiency of families.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Community Outreach:

• Plans and coordinate outreach/prevention programming and emotional and wellness services for parents/families within Linkages to Learning
• Plans psychoeducational and emotional support groups with assistance from the Linkages to Learning school team
• Plans supports and implements special events for the team
• Public speaking
• Provides information/referral services
• Support the work of increasing family selfsufficiency by assisting family care manager in obtaining community resources
• Provides transportation for clients and donations as needed.

Collaborative Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with therapist care manager school staff and community partners in providing comprehensive care

Administrative:

• Office Management (includes maintaining office equipment/supplies)
• Tracks client assistance/flex funds budget for site team
• Trains and supervises volunteers
• Orients new staff to site procedures
• Monitors attendance at activities
• Attends regular supervision and staff meetings with agency supervisor
• Attends monthly CSA and CSC meetings collaborative and agency trainings and retreats
• Staffs at least one weekend agency outreach booth shift per year

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelors degree in related field. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelors degree.
2. Must be able to demonstrate written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish.
3. Must possess a valid state drivers license with 3 or fewer points at time of hire.
4. Must meet Sheppard Pratt requirements to operate a company vehicle.
5. The ability to physically assist clients with daily tasks.
6. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
7. Desire to work with diverse array of families and professionals.
8. Experience working within collaborative schoolbased models of service delivery is preferred.
9. Prior experience/equivalent knowledge of immigrant populations & acculturation issues and thorough knowledge of community resources in Montgomery County is preferred.

What youll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multidisciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paidtimeoff for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $45760 minimum to $51417.60 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT
At Sheppard Pratt we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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