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The Center for Youth Services, Inc.

Social Learning Specialist

The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States

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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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