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: $20 - $22 per hourOVERVIEW:The Social Learning Specialist (SLS) as part of a school-based, support services team. The SLS works to create a youth/family/faculty friendly presence within the school that is founded on cooperative relationships and direct communication. The SLS is able to provide the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, Help Zone (alternative to suspension) services and immediate crisis response. SLS 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). The SLS also provides access to additional resources from The Center for Youth.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: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 basisAttend School Support Service meetingsDelivers a restorative-based systemCreates and oversees data collection and program evaluation processesProvides monthly reports to Director of School Based ProgramsCoordinates requests for Prevention Education servicesMaintains accurate and timely records in accordance with funder and agency requirementsOutreach and information disseminationReferral and referral readinessImmediate response and supportPrevention education with fidelity including: asset-building groups, research-based curricula, planned-duplication booster sessionsAsset development (risk reduction and protective factor) activitiesAlternatives to suspension services including pre/post assessment and transitional servicesAgency ambassador and liaison at Referral Team Meetings, Partner Meetings, Open Houses, Health Fairs, etc.Knowledge of school policies and proceduresResearch and design of services including outcome and impact trackingRecord keeping, evaluation and QADevelopment and maintenance of resource files, lesson plans and training aidsParticipation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainingsPerforms other duties as assigned by the SupervisorCandidate must possess significant knowledge of child and adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors, child and adolescent development principals. Candidate must also possess significant knowledge of crisis management and behavior management techniques, community resources and client advocacy.QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service or related field and 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination.Note: A Master Degree, advanced training and/or certification in areas directly related to the skills required preferred. Drivers license is required.The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.