Job Type TemporaryDescriptionSummary :Under the guidance & direct supervision of the Supervisor of Intervention Services, the Prevention and Intervention Specialist will work in collaboration with students and staff including teachers, principals, social workers, counselors, and any other support staff of the school community to promote and implement Restorative Practices delivered in Spanish. Restorative Practices promote community building and alternatives to traditional intervention and discipline practices. The Specialist must maintain a safe and secure environment, conducive to learning and in compliance with the program's performance objectives that are met at all times. Note: Depending on the school assignment, this position will be open during the summer month or when part-time or seasonal opportunities become available within the program. Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement restorative practices including educational training and coaching for students and school staff.
- Ability to facilitate and negotiate a settlement between disputing parties by providing direction and encouragement, collaborating with parties, and finding creative ways to reach a mutual solution.
- Ability to work one on one with students and provide social skills development strategies including effective communication, stress management, and positive conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to facilitate in group settings and lead circles on topics like community building, racial justice, response to harm, and socio-emotional support/learning among other restorative practices.
- Develop and implement harm reduction activities including but not limited to, crisis management and behavior management techniques.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and discretion, work collaboratively with others and foster an effective working relationship with students, staff, parents, and representatives from funding/accrediting agencies, school faculty, related community agencies, and other programs within Ibero.
- Advocate for youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientations backgrounds.
- Assures compliance with Ibero's and Rochester City School district's rules and regulations and performance standards.
- Represent and support Restorative Practices at meetings, community events, and other engagements.
- Must take the initiative to do everything possible to meet the performance objectives for each student.
- Prepares all required program reports in a timely fashion and maintains accurate student files.
- Attends formal and informal meetings and training sessions in/outside the agency.
- Provide access to additional support, resources, and services from Ibero American Action League.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Program Supervisor and/or Director or delegates.
Authority: The employee exercises considerable initiative and makes decisions regarding assignments of tasks and monitoring activities. Must use sound judgment in reaching those decisions and in the day-to-day tasks with the students. The individual must be resourceful and able to display initiative and understanding of the agency's policies and procedures.RequirementsCompetency Statement(s) •Communication, Oral - Ability to listen, paraphrase, and use non-verbal communication effectively with others.•Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.•Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.•Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.•Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.•Leadership- Ability to Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals.•Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.•Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.•Developing Others-Ability to teach or foster the development of others, giving constructive feedback and reassurance.•Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, human services, or social work and 2 years' experience in human services or a combination of education and experience.
- Experience and training in Restorative Practices preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child and adolescent development including positive youth development, risk, and protective factors, harm reduction, and conflict resolution.
- Experience working with children and youth in grades K-12.
- Ability to speak positively and respectfully to the youth and their families.
- Valid NYS license and access to own transportation
- Must have clearance through NYS Central Registry and a good police record.
- Good physical and mental health.
- A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO
Physical Demands:The position does require occasional standing, squatting, and lifting of up to approximately 40 lbs. And frequent sitting.