Social Learning Specialist - R-Center Program

Please note, the following hours for this position include :

• During the school calendar year, the hours are 1 : 30-9 : 00 pm
• During school breaks, the shifts will vary 9 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm and / or 10 : 30 am-6 : 00 pm
• During school half days the hour are 11 am -7 pm
• During summer months, the shifts will vary 8 : 30 am-4 : 00 pm and / or 10 : 00 am-5 : 30 pm

The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) is part of a R-Center, support services team. The SLS works to create a youth / family / faculty-friendly presence within the R-Centers that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. They are able to provide the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, social / emotional support services and immediate crisis response. They will also deliver a variety of best-practice and research-based services (i.e., groups, workshops, curricula), as needed, with a focus on the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). They also provide access to additional resources from The Center for Youth. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES :

Candidates must :

Candidate must possess significant knowledge of :

CULTURAL COMPETENCY : The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and life style groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff is required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity.

Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity and be sensitive to the needs of youth from varied backgrounds. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity to staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work.

QUALIFICATIONS : A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service or related field and 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.

I PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :

Microsoft Office - Basic skill level

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment in accordance with the law.