Social Learning Specialist - Hilton Central School District

Center for Youth Services•Hilton, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Learning Specialist works within a school district to create a youth-, family-, and faculty-friendly presence founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. In partnership with school administrators, the specialist supports students who have committed infractions by providing academic instruction and socio-emotional support intended to reduce repeat offenses. The role also supports Help Zones, which intervene in crises, deescalate situations, and help students return to the classroom within 5–30 minutes. This is a full-time, 11-month position. Work hours may overlap the school day, including before and after school. Special events or projects may occasionally take place in the early evening or on weekends. The pay rate is $20–$22 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Service 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.
Strong crisis-management and behavior-management techniques.
Knowledge of community resources.
Client advocacy skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, coordinate, and oversee the on-site program.
Work with school administrators to ensure services address identified needs, and meet with administrators regularly.
Attend School Support Service meetings.
Deliver a restorative-based system.
Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes.
Provide monthly reports to the Director of School Based Programs.
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 with fidelity, including asset-building groups, research-based curricula, and planned-duplication booster sessions.
Provide asset-development activities focused on risk reduction and protective factors.
Provide alternatives to suspension, including pre- and post-assessment and transitional services.
Represent the agency and serve as a liaison at meetings, open houses, and health fairs.
Research and design services, including outcome and impact tracking.
Develop and maintain resource files, lesson plans, and training aids.