Social Emotional Learning Counselor

Description

TITLE:

Social Emotional Learning Counselor (SEL Counselor)

OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the Counselor position is to provide additional staff support to increase members' success during the after school and/or summer program. These staff will provide mentorship, intervention, and prevention support, and foster a safe environment for all students through individualized and small group services. Examples of such intervention/prevention support may be in areas of crisis, behavior management, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, or social skills.

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

BGCLK is committed to serving an inclusive population of youth in our communities by employing a diverse staff, maintaining ongoing training and education, and exploring various points of view. BGCLK's commitment to celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and increasing cultural aptitude is an active process that requires continuous education and awareness in all aspects of our organization. We are dedicated to this process in order to enhance the program experience for our members, parents, families, and staff, as well as the community at large.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a support person providing intervention and prevention support to Club Members during the after school and/or summer program and especially during crisis situations
• Assist program planning for SEL and mental health services based on analysis of child and family needs
• Assist in the development and implementation of a system to ensure that all children and families that are identified as benefiting from mental health services receive support in a timely manner
• Create and assist in the implementation of individual support plans
• With support of site leadership, engage in creating a small caseload of youth at each site
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure that all youth participating in the program have a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian
• Set goals based around helping children succeed during Club time and in life
• Provide guidance to BGCLK staff about behavior intervention supports for each of the students on their caseload
• Report and document critical incidents to site leadership
• Communicate and collaborate with partners regarding program activities
• Provide access to assessment and other available data for the purposes of program evaluation
• Administer organizational standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well being of students
• Monitor individual students and/or groups of students in a variety of activities and/or school environments (e.g. classroom, library, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students
• Perform record keeping and notes for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials for both teachers and after school Club staff
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns

Internal and External Relationships:

• Maintain close contact with Club staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. Recruits and cultivates volunteers through involvement in meetings and community events.
• Maintain contact with parents or guardians in order to communicate about Club activities, explain or interpret Club guidelines, and address any conduct issues relative to Members.
• Initiate and maintain positive communication with school principals and classroom teachers.
• Work cooperatively to help achieve goals and grant objectives associated with the special programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be required to drive the Club van.
• May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED:

• College degree or equivalent experience. Elementary or secondary education degree or hours completed toward an elementary or secondary education degree, preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification, preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Experience planning and implementing quality programs for youth.
• Ability to motivate children and youth and manage behavior…