Calhoun County School Based Care Coordinator
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Brief Description
School-Based Care Coordinators provide care coordination, supportive counseling, and targeted case management services. These services include assessment, service planning, linkage/referral, advocacy, crisis response planning, service plan evaluations, travel and reporting services. They interact with students and provide them with administrative or personal guidance. School-based care coordinators will be located at their assigned school. They provide services to Westbrook clients and at-risk students, and participate in school activities like bus duty, lunch duty, and other support throughout the school year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans and implements programs and activities to reduce school issues.
Maintains high visibility throughout the building and grounds.
Collaborates closely with the school resource officer (SRO).
Coordinates program-related staff development for faculty and staff as indicated.
Monitors student behavior and develops interventions for improvement.
Makes classroom presentations on program-related topics in coordination with instructional staff.
Communicates effectively with students, parents, administration, and staff.
Involves parents and community as “on-site” advocates in the schools.
Serves on the Student Services Team and the School Crisis Team.
Assists the administrative staff with crisis concerns.
Periodically participates in alternative and remediation programs, detention halls, and attendance academies.
Participates in professional growth opportunities.
Completes monthly reports and other accountability reports as assigned.
Makes recommendations to school administration and staff utilizing needs assessment data and observations.
Serves as a team player and role model for other employees, demonstrating commitment to continuous quality improvement and supporting the organization’s core values.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
Position requires travel between school and office as needed.
Qualification Requirements
Must communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals.
Must work well in a team environment.
Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Ability to travel around local service area and occasional overnight training.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline (Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc.) or a Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with a minimum of 12 credit hours in the human services disciplines listed. Prior computer/PC experience with medical records and scheduling systems is preferred. Incumbent must possess basic math skills and pass background checks.
Physical Requirements
Mobile, able to stand and walk for medium periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds. Must navigate stairs, sidewalks, bleachers, etc.