Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Mental Health Support Specialist (#4996) in Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Support Specialist:

Sunbury, PA

 

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time opening for a Mental Health Support Specialist.  This position has an anticipated start date of April 18, 2024.

 

The Mental Health Support Specialist's primary responsibility is to assist the program staff in monitoring and intervening to address student behavioral needs. The person in this position will be a member of the program support team, which includes a social worker, emotional support teacher and para-educator, Partial Hospitalization Clinical Coordinator and the Special Education Program Supervisor.  The Mental Health Support Specialist is responsible for the efficient performance of assigned activities, including those described below.

 

Hourly Wage: $21.25 -- 24.90 dependent on education, credentials and experience.  This is a non-exempt position following a 200 day work schedule.  Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

 

Education and experience requirements include:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a recognized related Mental Health discipline preferred; or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in social services environment will be considered.
  • Evidence of mature and conscientious adult behavior, a serious interest in and solicitude for the general welfare of the exceptional child is expected.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with staff.
  • Ability to be flexible in adapting to various student schedules and the ability to adapt to various student behavioral needs are required.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize the task based on project deadlines.And must be able to type accurately and maintain a high level of productivity.
  • Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

Interested candidates must apply online at www.csiu.org/jobs . Apply by April 4, 2024. In addition to the online application, please upload the following:

  • current cover letter;
  • current resume;
  • minimum three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to experience;
  • college transcripts conferring degree(s).

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