Multi-Tiered Support Specialist

· MTSS Student Support Specialist will be an employee of the Hale County Juvenile Probation Department

· Student Support Specialist will office/work from a PISD/Juvenile Probation facility and follow all policies and procedures of PISD via a Memorandum of Understanding

· PISD’s Director of MTSS will supervise the Student Support Specialist and continue/maintain a strong working relationship with Hale JPO; Specialist will join/be a member of PISD’s current MTSS Team

· Fulfill professional duties and role as outlined in the MTSS Support Specialist position description Additionally, the Student Support Specialist will:

· Be an active member of the Hale County Community Resource and Coordination Group and responsible for following up on case/service plans for applicable students/families – ensuring all services are obtained

· Be an active member of the Llano Estacado Alliance for Families (LEAF)

· Attend Hale County’s Truancy Court to identify and work with siblings of youth already in the Juvenile Justice System.

· Participate as much as possible in other collaborative meetings in the community

· Be responsible for engaging youth and families, helping to reduce barriers, and connecting youth to appropriate resources and supports in a timely manner

· Be responsible for connecting and getting to youth and families to other resources

· Be supportive and empower youth and families in managing their mental health and overall well-being

Special Knowledge/Skills:

· Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills

· Knowledge and skill in casework methods

· Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology

· Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students

· Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

· Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

· Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students, parents, and district staff

Experience: 3 years’ experience in social work, counseling, or related field

Requirements:

· Master’s Degree – preferred (human services, social work, counseling, or education)

· Valid Texas license as a baccalaureate social worker (LBSW) granted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (preferred), or Valid Texas license as a professional counselor granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.64 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22