Commitment Bonus $1,000Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. Dickinson Center, Inc. is a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.This position provides mental and behavioral health support within the framework of our Children's Prevention Services department. This may include the models of our LIFE & Incredible Years Program, Student Assistance Program, and/or the Signs of Suicide Programs. Facilitators may serve students within elementary and/or middle and high school. Based directly within the school(s) they serve, the Facilitator conducts assessments, including crisis, makes recommendations for appropriate services and levels of care, and provides preventative supportive counseling. Facilitators serving middle and high school aged students coordinate and present The Signs of Suicide® (SOS) Program annually. SOS is an evidence-based program designed to educate students about the warning signs and symptoms of depression and suicide. Facilitators serving elementary aged students utilize the Incredible Years curriculum to coordinate and present social and emotional wellness based lessons within classroom settings.Our organization is involved in the implementation and practice of Trauma Informed Care.Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in social services or education field
Associate's degree can be accepted with a waiver.
Experience
Six (6) months experience working with children, families, and school systems
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:This position requires an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel in the communities served or state of Pennsylvania for position requirements 75% of the time.Our Services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Religious Creed, Disability and Age.At this time the vaccine is not required for employment with our agency. Our agency strongly encourages vaccination for your safety and the safety of those we provide services to.