Student Assistance Coordinator (7.0 hrsday 191 daysyear)

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Owensboro, KY - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: Mental Health Provider

Class Code: 7881

Job Title: Student Assistance Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: EXEMPT

Reports To: Director of Pupil Personnel

*Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENT

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS certified salary schedule

Hours Per Day: 7.0 hours

Contracted Days: 191 days

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Masters Degree in Psychology or Masters Degree in Social Work or licensed Clinical Social Worker or any Masters level degree equivalent

Must be able to counsel without supervision

Preferred:

Experience working with children/students age 5

Knowledge Of:

Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer e-mail and websites

Subject matter in area of assignment

DSM-V

Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty

Training methods/materials subject matter and methods in area of specialty

Record-keeping techniques

Communication skills

Support group skills

Research methods and report writing techniques

Laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Principles of training and providing work direction

Technical aspects of field of specialty

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Promotes the mental health and wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level for schools; Promotes family engagement coordinates resources and supports with community partners for the district; Provides training for staff participates in collaborative problem solving and consultation for school leaders and teachers.

Essential Functions Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to work with students Kindergarten 12th grade

Provide strategies and techniques to reduce mental health barriers to learning

Provide assistance to students parents and faculty as needed in the area of mental health issues

Acts as a resource for student and parent education

Counsel school personnel to identify students of mental health needs and the proper guidelines for referring students for services

Assist groups in planning developing and implementing a variety of programs to educate and promote a healthy lifestyle

Maintain contact with students who receive out of school agency treatment; ensure follow-up with students

Maintain a current list of appropriate local mental health and behavior treatment providers

Consult with families regarding preventive therapy resources

Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with team members administrators and other staff members to maintain current knowledge of programs and effectiveness within the school district

Assure compliance with federal state and district policy administrative procedures and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment.

Analyze situations accurately and implement an effective course of action

Work independently

Maintain current knowledge of program rules regulations requirements and restrictions

Prepare deliver or assist with training opportunities as appropriate

Prioritize plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines

Demonstrate a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for staff and students

Must demonstrate a desire to see all students learn and succeed

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Protect confidential information

Perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Services

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location duties responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Certified employee with year-to-year contract

2. This position is a federally funded grant for 5 years

3. Participates in Kentucky Teachers Retirement System (KTRS)


Required Experience:

IC

JOB DETAILSJob Class Description: Mental Health ProviderClass Code: 7881Job Title: Student Assistance CoordinatorSupervisory Responsibilities: NonePosition Type: FULL-TIMEFLSA Classification: EXEMPTReports To: Director of Pupil Personnel*Location: VARIES BASED ON ASSIGNMENTCompensation:Commensurate ...
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