Mental Health Liaison, Seasonal

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

ONE YEAR seasonal position subject to available funding.

The Mental Health Liaison will assess, plan and deliver appropriate activities designed to identify strengths and challenges, develop and meet site and family goals, and to facilitate the learning and growth of designated Hope Center children, families, and staff members.

All Sunbeam employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to clients’ cultural and socio-economic characteristics and reflect Sunbeam Family Services’ core values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, hope-centered, and evidence-based practice.

Support and serve as a resource for improving the quality of interactions with Hope Center children, families, and staff to promote improved mental health, behavioral, and educational outcomes.

Implement and model developmentally appropriate mental health and behavioral interventions and curriculum to promote and enhance whole child well-being and to develop staff and families as life-long learners and advocates for their children.

Facilitate and participate in education team meetings and trainings.

Assist in the planning, coordinating, and conducting of parent engagement activities and parent educational opportunities for families.

Identify needs and coordinating referrals, as appropriate, for Hope Center children, families, and staff members.

Complete required documentation accurately and in a confidential manner.

Follow agency policies and procedures.

Respect the confidential nature of Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

Accurately communicate information in minutes, e-mails, memos and other written and verbal correspondence.

Promote culturally sensitive practice.

Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.

Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Clinical Director, Senior Program Director or Executive Team member.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed in this job description are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Minimally Required

Preferred

Education

Must have completed 60 hours or equivalent of college credit, or may substitute one year of relevant employment and/or responsibility in the care of children with complex needs for one year of college experience, for up to two years of college experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, education, or a related a related field.

Experience

• Experience working with children in a social service setting.
• Two (2) years employment and/or responsibility in the care of children with complex emotional needs.

Skills

Knowledge

Abilities

• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families
• Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities
• Interact effectively and professionally with children, families, and staff members.
• Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of families served
• Able to effectively and respectfully communicate in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern
• Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written
• Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications, including Microsoft, and the ability to master other computer technology / software programs as needed
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for our internal, external and community members.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Process, protect, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of state and local childcare and mental health standards
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. Must be able to operate and use a computer. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare.

Work Environment

Services will be provided in person in a center-based setting working in close proximity to children, families, and staff members. The noise level in the work environment may vary from moderate to loud.

Other

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employee may be required to perform other duties as requested.

Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment practices for all persons without