Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Support Specialist
Location: Centralia, MO | Hallsville, MO
Department: School Based
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday
 

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of youth? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a School-Based Support Specialist!
 

As a School-Based Support Specialist, you'll provide on-site intervention in area schools, collaborate with school staff, monitor client progress, and develop individualized treatment plans. Our ideal candidate is passionate about youth mental health, has experience in human services, and possesses strong communication and advocacy skills.
 

Centralia and Hallsville, MO offer a high quality of life with strong community support for education and youth programs. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young individuals while advancing your career!
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

Competitive Pay: $22/hour + Burrell Benefits & Culture

Up to $12,000 in annual collaborative service goal bonuses

Mileage reimbursement

29 Days of PTO

Year-round employment

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program
 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide on-site intervention in schools, collaborating closely with school staff.

Participate in monitoring client progress in treatment programs.

Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.

Advocate for clients and assist in accessing mental health services.

Connect clients with community agencies and support resources.

Facilitate social, vocational, educational, and recreational activities.
 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
There are several ways in which you may qualify for this position, including education, certification, or experience.

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields:

Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, Counseling, Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Human Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Behavioral Science, Rehabilitation Counseling

OR

Relevant Work Experience:

Four years of experience in a related human services field may substitute for educational requirements.

Related fields may include direct support roles such as case management, residential support, developmentally disabled support, and vocational rehabilitation.

A combination of education and experience equaling four years is required.
 

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

Valid Driver’s License

Current Auto Insurance

Favorable Recent Driving Record
 

Additional Qualifications:

A proactive, client-focused approach to mental health advocacy.

Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to adapt and collaborate effectively with school staff and community agencies.
 

Brightli is on a Mission:
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.

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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.