Coordinator, Behavioral Health - Community Schools & Student Services (2024-25)

DUTIES : (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

E Essential Functions

Identify and direct District behavioral health program priorities. E

Provide leadership in the coordination of Districtwide crisis response services and supports in collaboration with service providers and appropriate District departments. E

Collaborate with the City of Oakland and Alameda County Healthcare Services to monitor, enhance, and expand city and county funded school-based behavioral health services, including the selection of service providers. E

Collaborate with school sites, District staff and community partners to coordinate and integrate behavioral health initiatives into core school programs. E

Provide training and technical assistance in collaboration with other District departments to support the implementation of effective site-based Coordination of Service Teams (COST), Student Success Teams, and School Safety and Climate Teams. E

Oversee District’s Restorative Justice initiatives including development and implementation of a continuum of restorative justice practices and protocols in collaboration with school sites, community partners, and other District departments. E

Collaborate with service partners and other District departments on the development and implementation of a positive school climate initiative integrating the Response to Intervention Program framework with existing District protocols and practices. E

Collaborate with other District departments to align behavioral health services and supports with other programs as appropriate. E

Collaborate with City of Oakland and Alameda County to align publicly-funded behavioral health services along a public health continuum of care including prevention, early intervention, and intensive services. E

Assist in evaluating school-based behavioral health services and supports and provide recommendations for quality improvement. E

Research and leverage additional funding to expand behavioral health services and initiatives. E

Oversee all behavioral health and restorative justice grants and contracts to ensure fiscal compliance. E

Oversee and monitor programs and services to ensure fiscal compliance. E

Supervise, train, and evaluate the performance and duties of assigned staff. E

Attend trainings and collaborative sessions to share best practices and disseminate knowledge. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university, three years experience in program management and two years experience in direct counseling with a diverse population of children, youth, and families.

Experience in a public school district preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Valid California Marriage and Family Therapist License or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist License

Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences six-hour supervision training certification (or within 60 days of hire date)

Valid California Driver’s License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and / or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing workscope

Methods to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to workscope

Planning, organization and coordination needed for assigned program

Strategies, funding opportunities, and community contacts for assigned program

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Telephone techniques, systems and etiquette

Presentation, communication and public speaking techniques

Research methods, report writing and record-keeping techniques

Principles and practices of effective leadership

Principles and practices of supervision and evaluations

Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO :

Interpret and implement applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing workscope

Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures and District regulations related to workscope

Maintain current knowledge of new developments and research in the field

Research and write grant proposals

Demonstrate leadership and effectiveness in bridging to members and organizations of all communities

Establish and maintain effective leadership and working relationships with multi-faceted public and private agencies and District departments

Demonstrate cultural competence with diverse groups across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality

Establish and maintain effective working relationships among diverse groups of students, parents, District staff and the community across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality

Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action

Identify and resolve school site and department health and safety issues in a timely manner

Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines

Organize, coordinate, and prioritize a large volume of activities, programs and services

Work confidentially and with discretion

Maintain accurate and confidential records

Work independently

Complete work accurately and as directed despite frequent interruptions

Prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences

Develop and implement training and evaluation programs

Recommend and assist in the formulation and implementation of department operating procedures and policies

Identify professional development activities for staff and for appropriate District employees on topics related to issues in the current programs

Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staff

Work with computer software, hardware, and related technology

Cross-train department personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT :

Office and school environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; flexible schedule; constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds;
• bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties;

seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.