The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
Social Learning Specialist
The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States
SCHEDULE:
Full-time 11‑month position. 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.
PAY RATE:
$19–$21 per hour
Overview The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) is part of a school‑based support services team. The SLS creates a youth/family/faculty friendly presence within the school that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. The SLS provides the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, the Help Zone (alternative to suspension) services, and immediate crisis response. The SLS also delivers a variety of best‑practice and research‑based services (e.g., groups, workshops, curricula) with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth.
Responsibilities
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
Attends 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, and 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
Employment Guidelines
Child and adolescent development
Positive youth development
Asset development
Risk reduction and protective factors
Child and adolescent development principles
Crisis management and behavior management techniques
Community resources
Client advocacy
Qualifications
BA in a Human Service or related field AND 1‑3 years of related experience OR equivalent combination.
Valid driver's license.
Master's degree, advanced training, and/or certification in areas directly related to the skills required is preferred.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $19‑$21 per hour
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Full-time 11‑month position. 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.
PAY RATE:
$19–$21 per hour
Overview The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) is part of a school‑based support services team. The SLS creates a youth/family/faculty friendly presence within the school that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. The SLS provides the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, the Help Zone (alternative to suspension) services, and immediate crisis response. The SLS also delivers a variety of best‑practice and research‑based services (e.g., groups, workshops, curricula) with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth.
Responsibilities
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
Attends 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, and 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
Employment Guidelines
Child and adolescent development
Positive youth development
Asset development
Risk reduction and protective factors
Child and adolescent development principles
Crisis management and behavior management techniques
Community resources
Client advocacy
Qualifications
BA in a Human Service or related field AND 1‑3 years of related experience OR equivalent combination.
Valid driver's license.
Master's degree, advanced training, and/or certification in areas directly related to the skills required is preferred.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $19‑$21 per hour
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