Social Learning Specialist

SCHEDULE: Full-time 11‑month position. Work hours may overlap the school day (before and after school). Special events or projects may take place during the early evenings and/or on a weekend.

PAY RATE: $19–$21 per hour

The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) is part of a school‑based support services team. The SLS creates a youth/family/faculty friendly presence within the school that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. The SLS provides the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, the Help Zone (alternative to suspension) services, and immediate crisis response. The SLS also delivers a variety of best‑practice and research‑based services (e.g., groups, workshops, curricula) with a focus on Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth.

• Administers, coordinates, and oversees program (on‑site)
• Works in tandem with School Administrators to assure services are based on identified needs and meets with the administrators on a regular basis
• Attends School Support Service meetings
• Delivers a restorative‑based system
• Creates and oversees data collection and program evaluation processes
• Provides monthly reports to Director of School Based Programs
• Coordinates requests for Prevention Education services
• Maintains accurate and timely records in accordance with funder and agency requirements
• Outreach and information dissemination
• Referral and referral readiness
• Immediate response and support
• Prevention education with fidelity including asset‑building groups, research‑based curricula, and planned‑duplication booster sessions
• Asset development (risk reduction and protective factor) activities
• Alternatives to suspension services including pre/post assessment and transitional services
• Agency ambassador and liaison at Referral Team Meetings, Partner Meetings, Open Houses, Health Fairs, etc.
• Knowledge of school policies and procedures
• Research and design of services including outcome and impact tracking
• Record keeping, evaluation and QA
• Development and maintenance of resource files, lesson plans and training aids
• Participation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainings

• Child and adolescent development
• Positive youth development
• Asset development
• Risk reduction and protective factors
• Child and adolescent development principles
• Crisis management and behavior management techniques
• Community resources
• Client advocacy

• BA in a Human Service or related field AND 1‑3 years of related experience OR equivalent combination.
• Valid driver's license.
• Master's degree, advanced training, and/or certification in areas directly related to the skills required is preferred.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.

Salary: $19‑$21 per hour