Location: Holyoke,MA, USA
Job Description:
* Assist with redesigning the Student Support Room
* Oversee day-to-day operations of the Student Support Room
* Maintain a welcoming and therapeutic physical space
* Implement social-emotional and restorative justice curriculum and assist with its design
* Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, restorative justice staff and others.
* Co-design, communicate and implement clear policies and protocols
* Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians
* Develop individual plans with students to address the issues that led to their referral
* Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and make improvements.
* Form caring relationships and model respectful communication and unconditional positive regard for students and families.
* Teach self-regulation skills and self-care strategies to identified students.
* Utilize behavior management techniques respectfully and appropriately.
* Employ relationship and counseling skills effectively.
* Provide occasional restorative classroom interventions when necessary.
* Participate in, and help to facilitate when appropriate, training and support for school staff
* Supervise interns and volunteers as needed
Qualifications:
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
* 1-3 years experience working with at-risk youth doing social-emotional development work required
* Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
* Demonstrated leadership experience
* Strong de-escalation and care planning skills
* Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
* Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
* Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply