AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist

Social Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist

Example contract dates:

• September 1st, 2026 – May 8th, 2027 (36 Week Contract)
• September 14th, 2026 – May 22nd, 2027 (36 Week Contract)

Contract start and end dates are flexible and rotate on a bi-weekly schedule

450 Hour Contract
- Minimum of 15 hours/week

Compensation:
Living Allowance Total: $5,850 ($325.00
-taxes every 2 weeks over 36 weeks) + Education Award: $1,956.35

General

Purpose:

Ameri Corps is a national service program that takes a different approach to improve lives and fostering civic engagement. Ameri Corps Members commit their time to address critical community needs. In Dubuque, Ameri Corps Members serve at the intersection of education and mental health to help youth understand their emotions, reactions, and relationships through social-emotional learning to improve academic, career, and social success.

City of Dubuque Ameri Corps Members implement key skill-building program to have the following impacts:

The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator plays a vital role in providing targeted support to at-risk youth in the Dubuque community. As an Ameri Corps member, you will be responsible for implementing and promoting social-emotional learning initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and academic success of students. This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual who understands the importance of social-emotional development and is committed to creating a positive and welcoming learning environment.

Benefits:

• Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service.
• Living Allowance
• Student loan forbearance and interest payments for eligible loans

• Provide one-on-one and small-group SEL interventions using Changemakers Curriculum within the Check In, Check Out (CICO) Model.
• Work closely with identified at-risk students to set goals, monitor behavior, and provide feedback and support.
• Conduct SEL Interventions at least two times per week, focusing on improving social-emotional health and developing positive behavioral skills.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with at-risk youth, serving as a trusted mentor and role model.
• Foster a sense of trust, confidence, and belonging among the youth through regular interactions and mentorship.
• Help students develop skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, personal responsibility, goal directed behavior, decision-making and optimistic thinking.

• Collect and analyze data related to student progress, intervention effectiveness, and student outcomes.
• Document student achievements, behavior changes, and other relevant information.
• Conduct the DESSA assessments to measure students' social-emotional competencies.
• Collect data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

• Receive training and guidance to effectively handle de-escalation and crisis situations.
• Respond calmly and provide appropriate support during challenging moments.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during crisis situations.

• Work closely with Ameri Corps SEL Intervention Coordinator to share observations, student data, best practices and will collaborate on all Ameri Corps SEL Program Interventions and activities.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to addressing youth crises.

• Recruit, manage, monitor, train, and document volunteer involvement with SEL programming.
• Coordinate with volunteers to support the implementation of activities and ensure a safe and supportive…