POSITION: Social & Emotional Learning Assistant Director
REPORTS TO: Social & Emotional Learning Director
HOURS OF WORK: Full Time
WORK STATUS: Non-Exempt
Reporting to the Social & Emotional Learning Director, the assistant director will provide assistance to direct support staff on an as-needed basis when dealing with youth who are experiencing behavioral issues. The social and emotional learning assistant director will work with the staff, child, and child’s family to develop a service plan addressing any issues that are preventing or affecting the youth from safely participating in Club programming. The social and emotional learning assistant director will be a part of a team of professionals who provide case management and counseling.
Position is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Regular hours are 1 PM–9 PM during school year. Must have flexibility and reliable transportation.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or human services preferred.
Experience: A minimum of two years’ work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization working with individuals with mental health needs.
Skills/Knowledge required in the following areas:
- Must have a strong foundation in applied behavior analysis.
- Must understand behavioral characteristics associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), behavior disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and other behavior issues.
- Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with parents.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to handle emotionally charged situations; know how to de-escalate a situation.
- Must have the ability to train others to apply behavior management techniques effectively.
- Must have knowledge of and know how to work with various support systems that are available in a community.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must take a team-approach in providing support services for youth.
KEY ROLES- Competency Areas:
- Determines behavior capabilities of the youth as they function at home and at the summer program.
- Designs behavioral interventions for youth.
- Implements behavior support plans.
- Measures goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are being met.
- Coordinates between staff and parents to implement behavioral interventions.
- Communicates with parents and program staff about youth’s progress.
- Analyzes the behavioral interventions to determine their success.
- Assists youth in identifying inappropriate behaviors and developing better behavior alternatives and strong coping skills.
- Assists caregivers in facilitating behavioral interventions.
- Assists in filing a 51A-report for possible child abuse, neglect, or endangerment, when needed.
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designated to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned this job.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.