Social Emotional Learning Specialist; Contractual

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By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child - mind, body and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture of By The Hand is Christ-centered, people-focused and results oriented. While loving and nurturing, By The Hand has a strong results-orientation, a very structured program and a growth mindset that believes with hard work we can all continue to learn and grow.

Joining By The Hand’s incredible mission as an abundant life builder means jumping right into the work of healing and hope on behalf of our extraordinary children. You’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime to impact the trajectory of generations of stories; helping students soar to success in their academic performance, practice personal accountability and, even more importantly, grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus.

By The Hand is a not-for-profit, religious organization. Individuals employed at By The Hand are working in ministerial roles and perform all or some of the following responsibilities: sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, discipling students, and modeling behavior that is consistent with Christ’s teaching.

Rate of Pay: $38-41 per hour (Contractor)

Overview of Position

Under the supervision of the Director of SEL, the Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SEL Specialist) will play a critical role in the implementation of the positive culture at By The Hand. The SEL Specialist will provide counseling and support to students, and work with students, parents and staff to develop plans for student success. This position will begin in September and last 32 weeks.

Those weeks exclude holiday breaks.

Role Responsibilities

Performs in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of By The Hand and commits to excellence in every aspect of the overall operation.

Models cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior.

Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.

Collaborates with site staff to implement groups and develop social emotional learning of students.

Identifies at-risk students and creates a comprehensive plan including goals and methods to address student needs.

Counsels students and provides them with guidance to overcome personal, social, emotional or behavioral problems.

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including team leaders and directors to ensure continuity of care and services.

Monitors progress, attendance, and discipline of students assigned.

Identifies and coordinates with other social service providers and community partners to provide students with supplemental services.

Maintains appropriate files and records including progress notes.

Adheres to the legal and ethical requirements of their profession.

Observes students in classroom settings.

Performs All Other Duties As Required And Assigned.

Collaborates monthly with Director of SEL to process caseload

Required Skills/Abilities

Passion and commitment to urban student transformation in SEL, confidence to lead in challenging situations, and belief that all children can learn.

Outstanding problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact, and influence.

Ability to work both as a team player and independently.

Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task well.

Outstanding time management and communication skills.

Demonstrates ability to interact with parents, staff and external community based social service agencies.

Desire to be informed about trends and issues…