SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Student Support Provider is required to complete all training and background checks before starting work. This position is responsible for maintaining a client caseload in which they identify goals and objectives to help improve emotional, social, and daily functioning.  This position will be based in one of the following (3) school districts as part of a System of Care Grant through SAMHSA ; Saranac Lake Central School and Chateaugay Central School. This position will be on –site of each of these school districts and will be providing supervision to the child if they need to go to either outpatient clinic. While this position is in the above schools, this employee is a Citizen Advocates employee and will maintain either full time or part time hours as well as providing services to the Malone or Saranac Lake outpatient clinics during the school holidays, breaks and summer vacation.

 Essential Functions (Job Duties)

1. Work with targeted children in a school setting alongside the School Based Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker.
2. Accompany and supervise child if child needs to attend either the Malone or Saranac Lake outpatient clinics after school hours.
3. Attend weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision.
4. Empower clients and encourage client’s choice in matters affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes and sensitivity to choices based on racial, cultural and ethnic heritage and sexual orientation.

Competencies 

1. Exceptional communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to exercise judgment, critical thinking and discretion.
3. Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail.
4. Demonstrate professional conduct and presentation at all times.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position may either be a full time or part time position based on the needs of the school(s) in partnership.

Workweek schedule: During school hours – or after hours as needed

Hours of work: As determined by client and family

Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur.

Travel

            Travel may be required and mileage is reimbursed for any travel incurred while on shift.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED required. Complete criminal history background checks and be cleared by the state central registry. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and clean driving record with reliable transportation of 3 years.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment at Citizen Advocates is “at will”. You are free to resign at any time and for any reason sufficient to you, just as Citizen Advocates is free to terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. We do not guarantee continued or permanent employment.