Social Leaning Specialist/ Community School Navigator

Center for Youth Services•Henrietta, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Learning Specialist (SLS)/Community School Navigator is part of a school-based support services team at The Center for Youth. The role creates a youth-, family-, and faculty-friendly presence within the school through cooperative relationships, community, and direct communication. The SLS provides a continuum of care, with particular focus on prevention education, Help Zone services as an alternative to suspension, and immediate crisis response. The position also delivers best-practice, research-based services such as groups, workshops, and curricula, and connects students and families with additional resources from The Center for Youth. Working closely with the Community School Coordinator, school staff, families, and community members, the SLS helps build two-way connections between the school and community. The position administers and coordinates on-site services aligned with school and community-school goals, supports family and community engagement, and helps coordinate partnerships and access to opportunities and services. This is a full-time, 11-month position located in Rush Henrietta. Work hours may overlap the school day, including before and after school, and flexible hours are required for occasional evening or weekend events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field and 1–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development.
Knowledge of risk reduction and protective factors.
Knowledge of crisis management and behavior management techniques.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of client advocacy.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
Evidence of community relationships and organizational capacity.
Ability to manage partnerships.
Ability to work flexible hours for occasional evening and weekend events.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, coordinate, and oversee on-site programs and support services in alignment with school and community-school goals.
Work with school administrators and the Community School Coordinator to ensure services address identified needs.
Meet regularly with administrators to review referrals, attendance trends, student concerns, and intervention effectiveness.
Attend School Support Service meetings.
Implement restorative practices, including restorative conversations and re-entry planning, to build relationships, repair harm, and support students returning to class after conflict or disciplinary incidents.
Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services.
Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with funder and agency requirements.
Conduct outreach and disseminate information.
Support referrals and referral readiness.
Provide immediate response, de-escalation, and short-term support in accordance with school crisis protocols and the scope of the position.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with families, community institutions, and community leaders, and support school staff in doing the same.
Work with the Community School Coordinator to integrate the community-school strategy into existing school communication and operating structures, ensuring staff understand how it supports the educational agenda.
Coordinate with community and school partners to provide support, remove barriers to participation, and improve student and family access to opportunities and services.
Help coordinate family- and community-facing events, resource connections, and partnership activities that increase school connectedness and strengthen trust between the school and broader community.