Youth Intervention Worker - Beaverton Elementary

LOCATION

Beaverton Elementary School

440 Ross Street, Beaverton, MI 48612

SCHEDULE

This is a full time position working in the Beaverton Elementary School Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $45,656 - $62,109 depending on experience

  • Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • NHSC & MI Kids Now approved facility for student loan repayment program
  • Health benefits through BCBS with employer contributions to the HSA
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Employer funded short- and long-term disability
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • 100% employer funded Defined Benefit (pension) program with vesting after 6 years
  • 30 paid leave days (16 annual/12 sick/2 floating) during first year of employment, this increases with years of service
  • Performance-based compensation plan with annual increases
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free CEU training opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays

JOB SUMMARY

General Description: Responsible for providing a wide range of early intervention mental health services to youth and their families to assist youth with mental health issues within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities and Duties: Provides mental health supports to students with mild to moderate mental health issues. Services within the scope of practice may include:
a. Administer behavioral health screening tool
b. Administer brief behavioral health assessment to determine the type and urgency
of response required (behavioral health triage)
c. Crisis intervention
d. Brief interventions for emotional support and regulation
e. Obtaining and integrating information regarding a student's behavior and supports
necessary for success in school and life
f. Provide short-term individual and small group counseling services to students
g. Provide appropriate referrals for students in need of more intensive services
h. Provide psychoeducation services to assist student and parents/caregivers in
understanding student diagnosis, behavioral health needs, and support services
offered
i. Behavioral health case management such as planning and managing psychological
services

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

College: Bachelor's Degree required with a major in Education, Family Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other applicable Human Services degree. Must be currently enrolled or agrees to enroll in a program to become a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Job-Related Experience: Sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level required. Experience with relevant population in a community mental health setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain LLMSW within 24 months of their date of hire or transfer. Valid driver's license while operating vehicle on agency business.