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TITLE: Social Emotional Support Counselor
REPORTS TO: Director of Social Emotional Programs
STATUS: Non-Exempt/Part-time (approx. 15-20 hours per week)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
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 supports and foster a safe environment for all students through individualized and small group services. Examples of such intervention/prevention supports may be in areas of crisis, behavior management, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, or social skills.
KEY ROLES:
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
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Degree in the field of human services (education, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.) or other experiences with children and youth which can serve as a basis for understanding trauma, behavioral challenges, and Social Emotional learning. An advanced degree is preferred.
Current professional license or certificate or proof of working towards licensure within 3 months of start of employment
Three or more years work experience with children or youth in a structured setting
Ability to create developmental and age-appropriate activities pertaining to Social Emotional learning
Ability to operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to effectively multitask
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing this jobs functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling; significant finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 40% sitting and 60% walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment and in varying atmospheric conditions.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of the work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Degree in the field of human services (education, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.) or other experiences with children and youth which can serve as a basis for understanding trauma, behavioral challenges, and Social Emotional learning. An advanced degree is preferred.
Current professional license or certificate or proof of working towards licensure within 3 months of start of employment
Three or more years work experience with children or youth in a structured setting
Ability to create developmental and age-appropriate activities pertaining to Social Emotional learning
Ability to operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to effectively multitask
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing this jobs functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling; significant finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 40% sitting and 60% walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment and in varying atmospheric conditions.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of the work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
