This position oversees all member guidance, youth issue reporting, and mental health initiatives and support. They will also assist with effective behavior modification strategies, resourcing, communication, and follow-up.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Set, organize, and lead youth mental health update meetings and systems working closely with site supervisors
Ensure trauma-informed strategies are being used by team members with guidance and discipline for all ages throughout Club program hours
Provide leadership, training, and administration for documenting and follow-up on youth behaviors through Individual Membership Reports
Provide families with local community resources based on need
Send mental health referrals to local agencies based on need for Club members and their family
Develop, communicate, and execute all Individual Club plans with Club leadership to include mental health needs
Schedule, prepare, and lead parent/member meetings to re-enter program following temporary suspension. Develop, document, and communicate re-entry plans with other team members with the support of Club leadership.
Serve as contact with community schools, Juvenile Detention Center, Bashor Children’s home, and other community service partners in regards to member behavior and referrals
Supervise social work interns
Supervise AmeriCorps Members
Set, organize, and lead social emotional learning & mental health programs
Provide one-on-one social emotional support as needed and when able
Oversee sensory room operations and usage
Assist with program areas, events, and field trips as needs arise
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degreen in social work and/or equivalent certification required, MSW preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience in a role supervising staff and school-aged children in a group setting
Experience working with adjudicated, high-need and special needs youth
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with various audiences including youth, team members, parents, school personnel, community mental health care providers, etc.
Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using a variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office suite
Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance
Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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