Social Learning Specialist
Social Learning Specialist
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Job Description
This is a full time 11month position with a pay range of $19.00 $21.00 per hour.
The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) as part of a schoolbased support services team. The SLS works to create a youth/family/faculty friendly presence within the school that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. The SLS is able to provide the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education Help Zone (alternative to suspension) services and immediate crisis response. SLS will also deliver a variety of best practice and researchbased services (i.e. groups workshops curricula) as needed with a focus on the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). The SLS also provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth.
Note: Work hours may overlap the school day (before and after school). Special events or projects may take place during the early evenings and/or on a weekend.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Administers coordinates and oversees program (onsite)
- Works in tandem with School Administrators to assure services are based on identified needs and meets with the administrators on a regular basis
- Attend School Support Service meetings
- Delivers a restorativebased system
- Creates and oversees data collection and program evaluation processes
- Provides monthly reports to Director of School Based Programs
- Coordinates requests for Prevention Education services
- Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with funder and agency requirements
- Outreach and information dissemination
- Referral and referral readiness;
- Immediate response and support;
- Prevention education with fidelity including: assetbuilding groups researchbased curricula plannedduplication booster sessions
- Asset development (risk reduction and protective factor) activities
- Alternatives to suspension services including pre/post assessment and transitional services
- Agency ambassador and liaison at Referral Team Meetings Partner Meetings Open Houses Health Fairs etc.
- Knowledge of school policies and procedures
- Research and design of services including outcome and impact tracking
- Record keeping evaluation and QA
- Development and maintenance of resource files lesson plans and training aids
- Participation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainings
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Candidate must possess significant knowledge of child and adolescent development including positive youth development asset development risk reduction and protective factors child and adolescent development principals. Candidate must also possess significant knowledge of crisis management and behavior management techniques community resources and client advocacy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service or related field and 13 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Note: A Master Degree advanced training and/or certification in areas directly related to the skills required preferred. Drivers license is required.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
