High School Brain Health Liaison

Job Overview

Dubuque Community School District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is safe and inclusive.  Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, School Counseling, or equivalent in a related mental health field
• Mental Health field experience

Basic Functions

• Play an integral role in the development of a Brain Health room in a high school setting
• Be the sole employee who staffs the Brain Health room
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students/parents and school staff through building trust and regular communication

Performance and Responsibilities

• Develop brief intake and exit assessment for students visiting the Brain Health room
• Provide calming atmosphere to allow for students to regain self-regulation
• Provide brief intervention for students who experience high anxiety or other brain health issues
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and manage multiple student needs simultaneously
• Maintain required records and perform annual program evaluation
• Locate and mobilize community resources to support students
• Serve on both school-based and district committees to address program development and student needs
• Routinely communicate with school and district staff/administration as it relates to student progress
• Support and implement district policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• 190-day contract aligning to school year
• Salary and benefits package competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
• Position is grant funded.