High School Student Assistance Specialist

Job overview

The High School Student Assistance Specialist role is onsite in Sarasota, FL. Compensation is not specified. Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery supports individuals and seeks to advance compassion, acceptance, respect, empowerment, and stewardship. The specialist identifies students facing academic, behavioral, or personal challenges and connects them with appropriate support. Through assessment, individualized plans, counseling, crisis intervention, prevention education, and coordination with families and community resources, the role supports student well-being, engagement, and resilience.

What you'll do

• Assess students’ academic, behavioral, and personal support needs
• develop individualized plans with school staff, families, and agencies
• provide counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals
• facilitate education on substance abuse prevention, mental health, and coping strategies
• maintain confidential records
• coordinate with students, families, school personnel, and community resources
• monitor attendance and behavior
• participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

high school student assistance specialist

full-time

sarasota fl

lightshare behavioral wellness and recovery

student support

adolescent well-being

mental health

crisis intervention

substance abuse prevention

family and school coordination

community resources

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 168 hours of vacation
• three mental wellness days
• medical, prescription, dental, vision, mental health, and life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• wellness programs
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) participation
• supplemental accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s degree, relevant licensure, and crisis intervention or trauma-informed training preferred.

About the employer

LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.