Social Leaning Specialist/ Community School Navigator

Center for Youth Services•Henrietta, TX

54d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Learning Specialist (SLS)/Community School Navigator is part of a school-based support services team. The SLS works to create a youth-, family-, and faculty-friendly presence within the school, founded on cooperative relationships, community, and direct communication. The SLS can provide the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus include prevention education, Help Zone (an alternative to suspension) services, and immediate crisis response. SLS will also deliver a variety of best-practice, research-based services (e.g., groups, workshops, curricula). The SLS also provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth. In addition, the Social Learning Specialist/Community Resource Navigator works closely with the Community School Coordinator and with community members and families and, in some ways, is charged with "lowering" the school walls by spearheading the two-way connection between community members (including parents) and the school. The role will require flexible hours to accommodate evening and weekend events. This work entails strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence; evidence of community relationships and organizational capacity; and the ability to manage partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 1-3 years' related experience OR equivalent combination
Strong knowledge of Child and adolescent development
Risk reduction and protective factors
Child and adolescent development principles
Strong crisis management and behavior management techniques
Community resources
Client advocacy
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Administers, coordinates and oversees program (on-site) and support services in alignment with school and community school goals.
Works in tandem with School Administrators and Community School Coordinator to ensure services are based on identified needs and meets with the administrators on a regular basis to review referrals, attendance trends, student concerns, and intervention effectiveness.
Attend School Support Service meetings
Implements restorative practices, including restorative conversations and re-entry planning, to build relationships, repair harm, and support successful return to class following conflict or disciplinary incidents.
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;
Provides immediate response, de-escalation, and short-term support in alignment with school crisis protocols and within the scope of the position.
Build/maintain trusted relationships with families, community institutions and leaders, and support school staff in doing the same
Work with the Community School Coordinator to integrate the community school strategy into existing communication and operating structures at the school, ensuring that staff understand how it supports their educational agenda.
Works closely with community and school partners to coordinate support, remove barriers to participation, and improve access to opportunities and services for students and families.
Helps coordinate family- and community-facing events, resource connections, and partnership activities that increase school connectedness and strengthen trust between the school and the broader community.