School Based Support Specialist
- SMO Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health
- Franklin, IN
- 1w ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Job Description:
Job Title: School Based Support Specialist
Location: CPMS, Pleasant Crossing, Ray Crowe, Break O Day
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: CPMS, Pleasant Crossing, Ray Crowe, Break O Day
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a School Based Support Specialist! As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students by providing support and activities outlined in comprehensive treatment plans. You'll work closely with students, families, and community resources to promote recovery, resilience, and overall well-being.
In this role, you'll apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments. You'll employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals, engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs, and manage a caseload while ensuring coordination with supervisory staff.
If you're passionate about working with students and families, and you're looking for a fulfilling role where you can use your skills to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply!
This position offers…
- **Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- **Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- **Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- **Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- **Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply behavioral science principles to support youth in thriving in their home and community environments
- Employ a supportive educational approach that aligns with client treatment goals and fosters recovery and resilience
- Engage in activities designed to meet diverse student needs and objectives
- Manage a caseload, ensuring coordination with supervisory staff and participating in client staffing to identify challenges and set achievable goals for treatment
- Exercise discretion and sound judgment when providing emergency services to students in emotional crisis
- Collaborate closely with Brightli Operational Guidelines and adhere to professional ethical codes
- Support management requirements, including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and contract maintenance
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services specialized field of study
- Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and two years of related work experience
- Any four-year combination of higher education and two years of related work experience
- Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support
- Four years of qualifying experience, including delivery of services to individuals with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle
- Must have reliable means of transportation to transport clients in personal vehicle
- Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
- Successful completion of background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull
- Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
- Sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness


Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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