Social Emotional Coordinator

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Full Time Denver, CO, US

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience working high-risk youth, OR a Bachelor's Degree in human services or a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth, OR a Master's Degree in social work, psychology or a related field AND minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth
• Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required
• Experience in facilitating and creating groups and life skills classes with high-risk youth and/or special populations
• Experience in providing trauma informed care or willingness to adapt this approach is required
• Experience, competence, sensitivity and ability to connect well and work effectively with the homeless youth community, especially youth of color and youth who identify as LGBTQ, or are often difficult to engage
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Skill in de-escalation strategies, particularly in sensitive situations, as well as some skill in crisis intervention
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Able to make independent judgement and sound decisions using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
• Able to function work with collaborating agencies when necessary for programming
• Able to manage tasks and activities in an environment that's sometimes includes conflict and chaos
• Must be team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak's auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency and/or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle
• Ability to pass both federal and state background checks and a pre-employment TB screening

• Actively represent Urban Peak in the community to persons interested in the issue of homelessness for education, funding, and advocacy purposes
• Works collaboratively with shelters to identify homeless persons living in the shelter that need assistance accessing services and housing
• Attends all required staff meetings and client reviews, being prepared to address client issues
• Attends professional trainings as required
• Accompanies youth on group outings (e.g. recreational activities)
• Educates and trains volunteers and interns in all aspects of working with youth who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness
• Actively engage youth in all Urban Peak programming
• Accountable to all defined outcomes, both individually and team level

• Actively works with Database Coordinator to ensure proper tracking of data, as well as program evaluation
• Works in collaboration with the Clinical Group Facilitator and multiple teams across the agency on groups and activities
• Will work with partner agencies to ensure community partnerships are being built to continue to provide positive programming for special populations
• Plays an active role in creation and implementation of groups, classes and activities designed to increase well-being
• Works with Assistant Director of Wellbeing on securing funding for incentives
• Plans each group and activity in conjunction with other program supervisors and will be able to secure resources such as meeting space, transportation (when applicable), and other equipment as needed

• Shift: Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
• 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans with Buy-Up Plans Available
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan - Health & Dependent Care
• Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary Plan
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Employee Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 48 hours Paid Sick Time
• 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basis
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Second Language pay differential
• Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming…