Grant Program Coordinator - Mental Health Services
About the Employer
Qualifications
• State licensure or certification as a social worker, mental health counselor, school psychologist strongly desired
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge, understanding of and commitment to social and emotional learning standards
• Understanding of the Shape System for Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Services
• Experience working within a school setting, with school administrators, teachers, and a diverse population of students and families.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework; data collection process/procedures; school and community-based interventions and utilization of data-based decision-making to inform practices and evaluate programs.
• Experience with operation and facilitation of school-based problem-solving teams (i.e. MTSS Leadership Team, Wellness Teams, Target Teams, Student Support Teams, etc.)
School Mission
The mission of The Segue Institute for Learning is to foster a community where students take ownership of their education. Segue Scholars receive a rigorous academic experience that prepares them to excel in the high school and eventual college setting of their choice. At The Segue Institute for Learning, we believe that all of our students are at promise, versus being labeled at risk. The Segue Institute for Learning is a safe and nurturing environment that promotes diversity, encourages individual growth and allows students to view themselves as citizens of change in their homes and community.
General Description
The School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Grant Program was awarded to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) by the United States Department of Education (USDOE). The Segue Institute for Learning was awarded a five-year grant from RIDE. The School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services Grant Program Coordinator at The Segue Institute for Learning will take lead on managing the development and implementation of all aspects of the SBMH Grant at the district level to increase the number of qualified mental health service providers that provide school-based mental health services to students.
1. Lead Grant Coordination
• Serve as the main point of contact for all aspects of grant coordination, including data management required of the grant.
• Develop annual strategic plans and complete year-end and quarterly progress reports to guide annual plans.
• Coordinate and supervise multiple sites within scope of grant.
2. Data Management
• Conduct needs assessment(s) using the Shape System, including the School Mental Health Profile, and other tools to guide strategic and intentional work around how many and what types of SBMH providers and community partners currently exist in the district.
• Identify the number and types of SBMH providers needed to meet the identified needs of the school district (school, staff, student, family, community) and develop a strategic approach to increase the capacity, number, and quality of school-based mental health providers and services provided.
3. Capacity Building
• Utilize the Shape System, including the School Mental Health Quality Assessment and the School Mental Health Profile, and other tools to measure and guide a strategic approach to developing a school-based mental health continuum of supports within an MTSS framework.
• Develop or identify existing training and professional development plans focused on building the capacity of SBMH providers, educators, students, and families in managing and supporting social emotional, and mental health, trauma, and positive behavioral interventions and supports.
4. Counseling and Support
• Provide counseling to students and parents; provide psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavioral disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or in the community with periodic reevaluations.
• Participate in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies; make referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
5. Liaison and Communication
serve as a source of information regarding community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between school, family, and community resources;
• Maintain appropriate school records and provide written reports and communications; participation as a resource person in in-service training and planning.
Job Type
Full-time Monday - Friday 7:15 pm - 3:15 pm (52 week position) Salary based upon experience
Key Competencies
• Analyze social, emotional, and behavioral health data
• Provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers and administrators on social-emotional learning, social-emotional health and well-being, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Competency in Google Suite, including Google Sheets, Documents, Classrooms, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in developing high-quality written reports
Terms of Employment
Fulfill grant-funded duties on a year-to-year basis. Employment each year is contingent upon grant renewal by the Rhode Island Department of Education.