School SEL Coach for Extended Learning Program

About Elev8 Baltimore

Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college career and life.

• We engage families and students so that they can be effective advocates for themselves and their communities;
• We provide coordinated services and opportunities that every child needs and deserves; and,
• We work to change the policies and practices of schools, government agencies, community organizations and others to strengthen their focus on student success.

Mission Statement :

Elev8 Baltimore partners with schools, families, and the community to ensure that every student is prepared for high school, college, career and life.

Commitment to Liberation and Equity :

Elev8 Baltimore works to create liberating opportunities for youth and communities that have been oppressed by white supremacist structures and systems.

We build committed partnerships with other organizations to provide training and tools for youth to advocate for themselves and bring equity to their communities.

Elev8 Baltimore Organizational Values :

Servant Leadership, Trust & Transparency, Authenticity, Love, and Honesty

Position Summary

Elev8 Baltimore is a full-service Community School initiative that uses a set of strategic partnerships and opportunities to create improved conditions for student success.

Extended Learning has an aligned schedule with the Elev8 Extended Learning Program.

The SEL Coach will provide strategies that build on the competencies of social emotional learning, offer tools to increase mental health wellness, and provide behavioral health support for students and families of those enrolled.

This position focuses on social and emotional learning to help guide their success in school, as they transition to middle school or high school.

The SEL Coach is a full-time 10-month role during the academic year (start of school year through June) with a schedule that is aligned with the extended learning programs.

Compensation for this role is $63,000 annually for 10-months, prorated for the first year if working less than 10 months.

This role is expected to continue each academic year, contingent upon funding.

• TRAVEL : Local travel required.
• STATUS : Exempt
• HOURS : Typically M-F 10 AM - 6 PM

Program and Student Support Responsibilities :

• Recruit a group of 10-12 students identified by school leadership for intensive SEL work to enhance the focus of increased attendance and overall school success in concert with the BCPSS District’s goal of improvements at 25%
• Participate in planning, practice and team meetings to assess needs and coordinate services for students and their families
• Work in collaboration with school community staff, to include both Elev8 peers as well as school staff
• Experience in the delivery of programmatic services with an emphasis on social emotional learning (SEL) competencies
• Participate in required training to support organizational approved interventions including, but not limited to :
• Family Check Up
• Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma / Bounce Back
• Trauma-Focused CBT
• Demonstrates cultural humility, competency and commitment to clients
• Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
• Other duties as assigned

Communication and Documentation :

• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Responsive to communication (emails, texts, etc)
• Maintain all required documentation
• Review and provide support to maintain accurate and timely documentation in Elev8 systems
• Prepare reports for program, partners and funding sources

Agency / Team Cohesion :

• Responsible for attending mandatory Elev8 Divisional meetings
• Attend agency meetings and events
• Complete required training on time
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures
• Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled meetings with manager
• Uphold organization values related to race, equity, and liberation of people and communities of color

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s in social work, education, psychology or public health with at least 2 or more years work experience required.
• Master's in social work, education or public health strongly preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, data collection software, evaluation platforms and tools
• Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple critical projects simultaneously and complete them in a timely manner with extreme accuracy

Preferred :

• Baltimore City residency is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to working in service of youth, marginalized communities and communities experiencing the systematic effects of concentrated poverty

Elev8 Baltimore, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues and welcome actively seek applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Includes full benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, and / or vision), paid vacation and sick time, retirement, mileage, and support for professional development opportunities.