Education Specialist (Senior Detention Counselor) (2651)

Together for Youth•Pittsfield, MA

16d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Specialist (Senior Counselor) position is responsible for assisting and supporting youth, for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. This position will serve as a direct support to youth in regaining the ability to successfully re-enter the classroom setting, prepare for GED, HS diploma, or basic education needs. It will provide our youth with educational assistance during their time in Non-Secure Detention.

Requirements

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree, required Associates Degree.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with youth in a classroom setting or providing educational assistance to student(s).
Must have a current, valid driver’s license per Agency guidelines.
Incumbents must clear the NYS Child Abuse Registry and pass physical exam.
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or smaller groups of students for remedial teaching and/or reinforcing the learning process as directed by the teacher.
Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges.
Assists the teacher to prepare the classroom for class (clean desks, handout pencils, folders, needed materials, etc.)
Set up necessary material for classes, interactive/hands-on activities as directed by the teacher.
Make sure the classroom is safe and tidy before class starts and help tidy up room at day’s end.
In the absence of the teacher, carry out sub plans or act as lead role in the classroom in the absence of the teacher during break time, etc.
Assist the teach with other various tasks such as making copies, grading assignments, cleaning out folders of discharged students, setting up new folders for new students, informing teacher of student issues and concerns, supporting teacher as needed.
Model appropriate behavior standards for youths, ensuring behavioral role modeling and support is provided.
Under direction of a supervision of leadership, is responsible for implementing the shift work plan by assigning shift work and monitoring attendance/coordinating coverage as needed.
Serve as role model/lead counselor by orienting and training new staff; ensuring on call and incident reporting documentation are completed.
Assists with leading group sessions for youth. Lead group sessions as directed.
Account for welfare and well-being of youth always. Must maintain visual sight of youth in program.
Counsel youth on individual and group basis to assist with adjustment/transition to program. Ensure youth follow and participate in program schedules. Communicating any concerns with youth are brought to the attention of program leadership.
Assist with daily meal preparation.
Assist with security and safety of youth and facility.
Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.