SCHOOL BASED SERVICES COORDINATOR

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The School-Based Services Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of contracted school-based services for youth in grades k-12. This position is responsible for coordinating staff, managing community partnerships, securing and maintaining program contracts, and maintaining alignment between services and youth needs. The coordinator supports the delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive services that promote emotional wellness, violence prevention, recovery awareness, and client safety to support youth’s social, emotional, behavioral and academic well-being.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supervise and support assigned clinicians

• Coordinate program activities, calendar, and staffing assignments

• Manage partnerships with school districts, partnering agencies, local organizations and stakeholders
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teacher and paraprofessionals
• Leads weekly supervision for assigned clinicians focused on youth treatment and goals, documentation compliance, and school collaboration.  

• Ensure program compliance with contract goals and reporting requirements
• Demonstrates competency and experience with individual counseling, group counseling and family counseling

• Collect and analyze program data, attendance logs, and outcome measures

• Represent the program in community meetings, school events, and stakeholder gatherings

• Identify gaps in service and implement responsive adjustments or enhancements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Public Health, Human Services, or a related field required; LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW preferred

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience coordinating school or community-based programs

• Skills: Strong organizational and leadership skills; ability to manage staff, coordinate activities, and build partnerships

EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in trauma-informed and client-centered program delivery
• Background in community collaboration, staff supervision, and program development
• Familiarity with mental health counseling, violence prevention, substance use awareness, and school and community-based services
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, maintain records, and report outcomes

MANAGES OTHERS:   Yes

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel between school districts

• Participation in grant reporting, staff training, and professional development

• Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends for special events or programming

• Commitment to accessible service delivery, equity, and holistic wellness

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• Culturally competent and community-driven
• Passionate about youth advocacy, support, and mental health

Qualifications

Salary : $65,000 - $72,000