Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Primary Functions: 

The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist provides an array of services for youth who may need additional support and guidance in their personal growth.  Services include, but are not limited to check-ins during Club, cooperative peer interactions and group games, positive behavior reinforcement, and social and coping skills, development and enhancement. Using a trauma informed care model, the SEL Specialist addresses an individual child’s social and emotional learning needs through a multi faceted approach within the Club. The SEL Specialist will collaborate with BGCNW leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate SEL programming within the Club.

 Starting Salary: $32,500-$37,500 Annual

Key Roles: Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. PREPARE YOUTH FOR SUCCESS
1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
1. Provide warm welcome to all members
2. Review, remind, and reinforce expectation with members
3. Promote and stimulate program participation
4. Provide positive behavior support and response for all members
2. Assist in crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions geared to the capacities of the member
3. Create an environment where all members feel physically, mentally, and emotionally safe
4. Actively participate in meetings that support BGCNW members and families as needed

1. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
1. Plan, prepare, implement and evaluate all SEL programs that work towards the 3 Priority Outcome Areas: Good Character and Citizenship, Academic Success, and Healthy Lifestyles.
2. Connect the Club values to the activities in a developmentally appropriate manner
3. Support member check-in and check-out process
4. Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of Club at all times.
5. Utilizes Zones of Regulation and Positive Action curriculum.

1. CHILD SUPERVISION AND GROUP MANAGEMENT 
1. Ensure that positioning in the Club allows for constant supervision of the maximum amount of members
2. The supervision, safety, and well-being of all Club members, whether in large or small groups, at all times (on/off site)
3. Account for all Club members, take attendance at the beginning of every program, and follow check-in/out procedures 
4. Provide positive behavior support and response for all members
5. Provide guidance and role modeling to members
6. Walk members safely between locations and on water/bathroom breaks
7. Assist Club members with belongings, lost and found, sunscreen/water, trash pick-up, etc.

1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Complete all on-boarding trainings and other trainings as requested by Supervisor
2. Set, work toward, and achieve measurable professional development goals
3. Attend all in-person trainings as stated by Direct Supervisor or Director of Operations
4. Display appropriate behavior (action and language) around members, parents, and staff

1. ADMINISTRATIVE 
1. Demonstrate responsibility in regard to work schedule, meetings & trainings 
2. Complete and submit paperwork accurately (timesheets, lesson plans, certifications, etc.)
3. Dress in appropriate attire/uniform
4. Maintain a positive attitude while working, help wherever needed, work well with co-workers
5. Display good customer service skills
6. Accept feedback and makes necessary corrections
7. Follow all Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwood policies and procedures

1. OTHER 
1. Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested by supervisor
2. Ability to relate well to members and previous experience working with members required

1. RELATIONSHIPS
1. Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and explain guidelines/instructions established.
2. External: Enlist external community agencies and parents to assist in implementation of specialized program activities.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or other related field

• At least 2 years of experience in youth development
• Ability to communicate effectively with children from diverse backgrounds, as well as other organization personnel
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 month of employment
• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of age, sex, religion, marital status, race color, creed, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.