JobID: 2220

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ School Based Wellness Interventionist

Date Posted:
9/20/2021

Location:
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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TITLE: School Based Wellness Interventionist

REPORTS TO: Director of Culture and Climate/District Wellness Manager/Building Administrator/Designee

SUPERVISES: N/A

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide effective services/intervention/training/consultation; to help students and their families succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. To serve as a liaison to families to connect services and programs through NLPS programs or programs throughout the community.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides behavioral supports/direct and indirect services to students who experience mental health issues/concerns, recognizes and provides interventions/recommendations for students who have experienced trauma that impairs learning and or socialization.

Provides consultation and support to both school staff and parent/guardians, to improve academic and social emotional - behavioral- functioning. Participates as part of special education, 504, problem solving teams, attendance teams, SRBI teams, PBIS teams, and Crisis/Response/Safety team. Utilizes/supports and consults on Restorative Practices, Mindfulness, and Trauma informed practices.

Coordinates/assists with building level SRBI process/individual plans and interventions/recommendations. Collaborates to develop/integrate behavioral supports and mental health services with academic and learning goals for students.

Works collaboratively with other school personnel to create and maintain a multi-tiered continuum of services (academic/behavior/Social Emotional). Engages in effective communication/training in order to plan, implement, and evaluate the academic and mental health services.

Acts as a home/school liaison and works closely with the Community In Action (CIA) Parent Organization.

Coordinates the effective programming and integration of services such as (not limited to) the Family Resource Programs, School -Based Health, The School Nurse, Support Services Department to assist families/students in finding the resources/services needed beyond the school.

Connects with community health and wellness providers to ensure wrap - around services for families in need.

Applies understanding and implements culturally competent characteristics and is culturally responsive when collaborating with others, and when designing and implementing interventions/recommendations/coordinated services and outreach.

Applies knowledge and skills to create and maintain safe, supportive, fair, and effective learning environments and enhance family-school collaboration for all students.

Collects and aggregates appropriate data to improve academic, social and emotional, behavioral and attendance outcomes.

Maintains records and documentation of services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Connecticut certification as a: School Counselor (068) or School Social Worker (071) or School Psychologist (070); or

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; or

Licensed Social Worker; or

Equivalent measurable job related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree or Higher

Experience in Trauma, Restorative Practices, Mindfulness, PBIS, SRBI, Responsive classrooms, Attendance/Truancy, Parent /Community Engagement

Bilingual, English and Spanish

SALARY RANGE
$51,300- $62,700, based on years of experience and qualifications

New London Public Schools
New London, Connecticut

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply