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Social Learning Specialist

Social Learning Specialist

Center for Youth ServicesRochester, NY, US
13 days ago
Salary
$50,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

This is a full- time, 11-month position with a pay range of $19.00- $21.00 per hour.

Addison Central School District

The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) as part of a school-based, 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 research-based 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 (on-site)
  • 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 restorative-based 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 : asset-building groups, research-based curricula, planned-duplication 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

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES :

Candidates must :

  • Adhere to ethical conduct
  • Demonstrate professionalism, i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
  • Be non-judgmental and respectful manner especially in regards to immediate crisis response
  • Be creative
  • Possess dynamic platform and facilitation skills
  • Possess strong organizational, time-management skills
  • Be a self-starter
  • Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
  • Be youth centered and positive
  • Be youth and family friendly
  • Understand urban issues
  • Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
  • Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
  • Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
  • Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
  • Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
  • Provide leadership, work as a team and / or work independently as requested

    • 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
  • Crisis management and behavior management techniques
  • Youth serving systems
  • Community resources
  • Client advocacy
  • Prevention services

    • QUALIFICATIONS :

    A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service or related field and 1-3 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.

    In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :

  • Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
  • A valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
  • Regular access to a motor vehicle with automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $ 50,000 Property Damage
  • Access to a telephone

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.

    COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :

    Microsoft Office - Basic skill level

    The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.