About this role
Primary Purpose:
• The purpose of this role is to provide targeted interventions, coordinate internal and external support services, and develop Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) to address non-academic barriers to student success. By connecting students and families to meaningful resources, the Wraparound Specialist helps the campus take a proactive, data-driven approach to improving outcomes, increasing family engagement, and reducing disciplinary incidents, chronic absenteeism, and disengagement.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• Master's degree from an accredited university
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Working knowledge of substance use disorders.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate individual and group sessions.
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, restorative practices, behavior intervention strategies, and case management
• Reliable transportation to/from work and between worksites.
Experience:
• Experience in working with at-risk youth, families, and community agencies
• Experience with crisis intervention and community resource coordination preferred.
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Student Intervention and Support
• Identify students experiencing academic, behavioral, attendance, social-emotional, or family-related challenges.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine barriers to student success.
• Develop individualized wraparound support plans that align interventions with student needs.
• Provide ongoing case management and monitor student progress toward intervention goals.
Coordination of Services:
• Connect students and families with school-based and community-based services such as:
• Mental health counseling
• Substance abuse programs
• Housing and food resources
• Medical and wellness support
• Mentoring and family support agencies
• Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care between service providers and the school.
Family Engagement:
• Build trusting relationships with families to increase collaboration and support.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and home to improve communication and access to resources.
• Empower families by helping them navigate community agencies and support systems.
Campus Collaboration:
• Work closely with administrators, counselors, teachers, attendance staff, and behavior support teams to identify student concerns and implement interventions.
• Participate in student support meetings, attendance review committees, and behavior intervention planning.
• Provide staff with guidance on trauma-informed strategies and available student resources.
Crisis Response:
• Assist with crisis intervention for students experiencing immediate emotional, behavioral, or environmental crises.
• Coordinate urgent support services for students and families in need.
Data Collection and Program Accountability:
• Maintain documentation of interventions, referrals, student progress, and outcomes.
• Track trends in attendance, discipline, and student engagement to measure program effectiveness.
• Provide reports demonstrating the impact of wraparound services on student success indicators.