Social Learning Specialist

Center for Youth Services•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) as part of a school-based, support services team. The SLS works to create a youth/family/faculty friendly presence within the school that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. The SLS is able to provide the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, Help Zone (alternative to suspension) services and immediate crisis response. SLS will also deliver a variety of best- practice and research-based services (i.e., groups, workshops, curricula), as needed, with a focus on the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). The SLS also provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth.

Requirements

Candidate must possess significant knowledge of:
Child and adolescent development
Positive youth development
Asset development
Risk reduction and protective factors
Child and adolescent development principals
Crisis management and behavior management techniques
Community resources
Client advocacy
A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service or related field AND 1-3 years of related experience OR equivalent combination.
A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

A Master Degree, advanced training and/or certification in areas directly related to the skills required preferred.

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
Attend 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, 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