The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
JOB DESCRIPTION: School-based Restorative Practices Trainer/Coach
Title:
School-based Restorative Practices Trainer/Coach
FLSA:
Full Time
Reports To:
SVP TLC Education Institute
Organization Summary:
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983 TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communitiesone moment one choice one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania TLC operates across multiple states providing K-12 alternative education comprehensive mental and behavioral health services coaching counseling and trauma-informed training. Additionally TLC collaborates with school districts universities hospitals police departments and nonprofit organizations offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding
Position Summary:
The RP Trainer/Coach will provide trauma-informed training and consulting services to staff at Red Clay Public Schools (district) in order to meet the requirements of the districts STOP School Violence Grant. The multi-year grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice provides funding to improve efforts to reduce crime in two High Schools and their respective communities.
The position requires a strong multi-tasking leader with an overarching commitment to public service and to the mission of the agency. Experience working in mental health and/or behavioral health coaching or teaching is required. Experience working with school districts providing training and navigating client relationships is preferred. The successful candidate must be relationship-oriented organized intuitive flexible and goal-oriented.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination & Collaboration:
Support/Coach a school-based team in implementing Restorative Practices Initiative
Develop and maintain relationships with district and school teams to deliver high-engagement academic and social/emotional program.
Collaborate with district personnel to schedule programs and meet grant deliverables.
Develop and deliver training content on restorative practices.
Monitor training effectiveness and make necessary adjustments for improvement.
Seek approvals for contracts and expenditures requiring board approval.
Data collection & Tracking:
Collaborate with evaluators to track all student-level and program activities ensuring compliance with grant guidelines.
Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives outcomes and deliverables.
Regularly review evaluation data with schools and recommend program improvements.
Utilize data collection systems to measure and report outcomes to external evaluators and funding agencies.
Meetings & Reporting:
Attend required meetings trainings and conferences related to STOP School Violence Grants.
Provide timely reporting to district leadership and external evaluators.
Support in gathering and developing APRs.
Skills and Knowledge:
Demonstrated ability in planning organization and decision-making
Working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
Working independently as well as in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including delivering presentations to diverse groups
Working well with organizations staff students and volunteers
Strong leadership relationship and team building skills.
Education and Experience:
Required:
Masters Degree preferred in Education Counseling Social Work or related discipline
At least 5 years of experience in education or mental health profession
At least 2 years of experience of coaching school-based teams
Preferred:
Knowledge of restorative practices social-emotional learning mental health and trauma-informed care practices
Demonstrated experience collaborating with community organizations and the business community to build partnerships
Experience delivering training programs including course development
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time Monday-Friday working school hours
Work Environment:
Office and school settings
Travel:
Travel required within school district to deliver in-person client training and flexibility to attend special events.
Required Experience:
IC
Transforming lives and communities - one moment, one choice, one connection at a time.