What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinated School Health - Mental Health Case Manager - 1.0FTE position at Seattle Public Schools?
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position coordinates comprehensive, wraparound mental health and social support services for at-risk youth, including students who are chronically truant, at risk of dropping out, pre-adjudicated with pending charges, and/or impacted by community violence. Services include prevention, early intervention, and case management to reduce risk factors and improve stability and school engagement.
The role ensures cross-system collaboration among schools, probation, families, and community-based providers, and connects students to appropriate educational, behavioral health, and community supports. As well as support development and implementation of school based safety planning.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Support SPS Postvention response following destabilizing events (e.g., student loss).
- Provide consultation to school leaders on mental/behavioral health and discipline practices.
- Facilitate professional development for school-based staff ie. CPI, ESA Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Mental Health etc.
- Support school-based Threat Assessment and Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention efforts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides advanced case management services to youths and their families to develop plans for successful completion of their education; provides support to re-connect them successfully with school community, including assessment, 504 plan development, psycho education, coordination of referral resources, life planning skills, family support and education to meet the diverse needs of youth. (50% of the time)
2. Consults with school administrators, staff and community agencies regarding identified students; works collaboratively to create intervention alternatives that are developmentally and culturally appropriate, matched with the level of identified risk, and inclusive of parental involvement; recommends social and psycho educational options. (20% of the time)
3. Maintains relationships with identified providers to facilitate referrals and encourage collaboration between schools and providers; consults with mental health providers to exchange information needed for case management purposes, to ensure student and staff safety, and to promote student mental health and social skill acquisition. (10% of the time)
4. Coordinates with feeder middle schools to identify and connect with at-risk
8th grade students who will be enrolling in assigned high school. (5%)
5. Participates in Professional Learning Communities and consults with
classroom teachers, paraprofessionals and/or parents to help them in
understanding and meeting the needs of individual students. (5%)
8th grade students who will be enrolling in assigned high school. (5%)
5. Participates in Professional Learning Communities and consults with
classroom teachers, paraprofessionals and/or parents to help them in
understanding and meeting the needs of individual students. (5%)
6. Facilitates compliance with state and federal regulations, district policy, and grant requirements, including data management and report preparation. (5%)
7. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and seminars to maintain current
knowledge of assigned area; monitors current research, trends, issues and
practices; communicates findings, as appropriate. (5%)
knowledge of assigned area; monitors current research, trends, issues and
practices; communicates findings, as appropriate. (5%)
OTHER FUNCTIONS not essential, but may be performed within the scope and intent of this position:
Working with:
Mental health care and juvenile systems.
Child/adolescent mental health standards of practice
Current school health care trends and standards of practice
School operations, laws, policies and procedures
Professional development for staff and parent education
Computerized data management and Federal reporting
Working with:
Mental health care and juvenile systems.
Child/adolescent mental health standards of practice
Current school health care trends and standards of practice
School operations, laws, policies and procedures
Professional development for staff and parent education
Computerized data management and Federal reporting
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Mental Health Services Program Supervisor.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Education, Psychology or related field and one (1) year of work experience providing counseling, case management, or related services to school-aged youth.
Years of Experience:
Three (3) years of experience providing counseling, case management, or related services to school-aged youth.
Certifications & Licenses:
Valid Washington State ESA Certification; valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; current first and CPR certificates.
Clearances:
Criminal justice fingerprint and background check.
A Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Education, Psychology or related field and one (1) year of work experience providing counseling, case management, or related services to school-aged youth.
Years of Experience:
Three (3) years of experience providing counseling, case management, or related services to school-aged youth.
Certifications & Licenses:
Valid Washington State ESA Certification; valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; current first and CPR certificates.
Clearances:
Criminal justice fingerprint and background check.
Substitution: A Bachelor's degree and two additional years of equivalent work experience may substitute for the Master's degree requirement.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Information on outside agency and community resources available to support students and families.
Understanding professional learning communities within schools.
Cultural competency for working with students and families.
Skills in
Use of data to inform activities.
Proficient use of PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft products
Ability to drive and use personal vehicle
Abilities to:
Be personable and collaborative in providing services
Work a flexible schedule and attend evening meetings
Conditions/Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal ore written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void. Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Information on outside agency and community resources available to support students and families.
Understanding professional learning communities within schools.
Cultural competency for working with students and families.
Skills in
Use of data to inform activities.
Proficient use of PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft products
Ability to drive and use personal vehicle
Abilities to:
Be personable and collaborative in providing services
Work a flexible schedule and attend evening meetings
Conditions/Disclaimers:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal ore written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void. Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Salary : $74,736 - $146,088