Social Learning Specialist - Recreational Center Program

Center for Youth Services•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Social Learning Specialist is part of a recreational center support services team and creates a youth-, family-, and faculty-friendly presence grounded in cooperative relationships and direct communication. The role provides a continuum of care focused on prevention education, social/emotional support services, and immediate crisis response. The specialist delivers best-practice, research-based services—including groups, workshops, and curricula—as needed, with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. This is a full-time, 12-month position. During the school calendar year, the schedule is 1:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; during school breaks, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and/or 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; on school half days, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; and during summer months, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and/or 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service or a related field and 1–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Skills in crisis management and behavior management techniques.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development principles.
Knowledge of community resources.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Administer, coordinate, and oversee programs.
Attend recreational center support service meetings.
Deliver a restorative-based system.
Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes.
Provide monthly reports to the Assistant Director of Prevention Education.
Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services.
Conduct outreach and disseminate information.
Provide referrals and support referral readiness.
Provide immediate response and support.
Deliver prevention education, including asset-building groups, research-based curricula, planned duplication, and booster sessions.
Conduct asset-development activities focused on risk reduction and protective factors.
Provide alternative services, including pre/post assessment and transitional services.
Research and design services, including outcome and impact tracking.
Develop and maintain resource files, lesson plans, and training aids.