Lumpkin County Schools is now accepting applications for a part-time Student Advocacy Specialist with Lumpkin County Schools.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coordinate early identification and intervention for students with or at risk for mental and behavioral health concerns

• Analyze attendance, discipline, academic, and referral data to identify early warning signs

• Support and participate in behavioral threat assessment and school safety processes

• Facilitate timely referrals to school-based, community-based, telehealth, and external behavioral health services

• Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, administrators, and safety personnel to support coordinated case management

• Track referrals and services to ensure follow-up, continuity of care, and appropriate support levels

• Coordinate transition and re-entry plans for students returning from alternative or restrictive placements

• Monitor and report outcomes of interventions and student progress to district and state partners

• Develop and maintain partnerships and referral resources with community agencies and service providers

• Coordinate Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavioral health supports, including prevention, targeted interventions, and intensive services

• Support staff training related to mental health awareness, trauma-informed practices, and suicide prevention

• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with state and district requirements

• Attend required trainings and collaborate with school safety and threat assessment team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, a related behavior health field or comparable experience in these fields of expertise with GaPSC Certification

• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, community organizations, insurance care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and state agencies.

• Acceptable criminal background check

Lumpkin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap/disability in educational programs, activities and employment.

LCSS requires a criminal records check on all employees.

LCSS participates in EVerify.

Grant funded: commensurate with experience, certification and local supplement