Position: Social-Emotional Coordinator

Status: Salaried, Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Program Manager

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Position Description

Hours: 40 hours during the school year, 25 percent schedule during school summer vacation

Position Description

Reporting to the Clinical Program Manager, the Social-Emotional Coordinator leads The Youth Council’s behavioral health work at the Nashua School District’s collaborative Project Succeed suspension center. Serving middle and high school students, Project Succeed is an innovative learning pathway that connects at-risk youth with academic and behavioral health supports as an alternative to the traditional in or out-of-school suspension model. The Social-Emotional Coordinator will work at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, where Project Succeed is housed. This role requires a proactive mental health professional with independent judgment and experience in conducting youth mental health and substance use evaluations, and individual and group youth counseling. This position will also provide training on social-emotional concepts and consultation to school district faculty and staff. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position during the school year and maintains a 25 percent schedule during the school summer holiday.

Salary and Benefits

·  Salary range: $50,000-55,000, based on skills and experience

·  Benefits include health, dental, long- and short-term disability, and life insurance

·  Time off includes all school district holidays and up to 64 hours annually of emergency/sick PTO as approved by Executive Director or Clinical Program Manager

Overall Responsibilities

·  Develop and oversee all social-emotional program planning of the collaborative Project Succeed program

.  Consult with the Clinical Program Manager and program partners to establish and address programmatic goals utilizing a team approach for input and discussion

.  Represent The Youth Council at all program coordination meetings and coordinate with program partners from Nashua School District and Boys and Girls Club

.   Make appropriate adjustments and modifications to clinical services to meet program needs

.  Ensure full compliance with contractual deliverables of the Nashua School District

·  Conduct individual comprehensive mental health and substance use evaluations, with parent permission, for all students participating in Project Succeed

.  Interview students about recent school infractions and any current or past behavioral health issues impacting his/her/their learning and well-being.

.  Connect as needed with any stakeholders, such as parents, the school guidance department, and/or school administrators to obtain an understanding of students’ current services and behavioral health needs.

.  Provide a written needs assessment report to the District’s MTSS-B, which will be incorporated into a comprehensive school re-entry plan shared with school administration, guidance, the student’s parent/guardian, IEP/504 coordinator (if applicable), and The Youth Council’s Student Assistance Program Counselor at the student’s school.

.  Participate in follow-up meetings as needed to support students’ re-entry to school.

·  Lead support groups with program participants addressing root social-emotional causes of behaviors leading to participation in Project Succeed, such as but not limited to learning alternative stress and anger management coping strategies through individual and group discussions, learning about the dangers of vaping, alcohol, and other drugs, and learning about the impacts of bullying and cyber-bullying.

.  Work with students on improving relationships with peers through participation in goal setting, values clarification, and group discussions.

·  Collaborating with program partners and Nashua School District administration, conduct trauma-informed training for school district faculty and staff on social-emotional aspects of classroom management and interaction with students.

.  Professional development training to be held during school in-service days and summer vacations.

·  Support the organization as needed, including fundraising efforts and events

.  The position requires some weekend and evening work, as needed

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

·  Professional knowledge and skills as a Social Worker or Counselor

·  Knowledge of program planning concepts, principles, and practices with a focus on maintaining a collaborative approach to student support

·  Knowledge of the cultural, social, and economic background of the diverse populations served

·  Ability to establish program goals and objectives and assess programs toward their achievement

· Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, including providing written and oral presentations

·  Ability to work independently with a willingness to take initiative for desired outcomes

·  Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of students, school administration and faculty, community partners, and associates

·  Proficient with computer-based applications such as MS Office and electronic health records

Experience and Other Requirements:

·  Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and NH license-eligible as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) is required.

·   At least three (3) years of related experience in the field of youth mental health counseling or clinical social work is required. Experience with substance use prevention services and community program development is preferred.

·  Experience working with underserved populations is preferred.

·  Must have a valid and unrestricted NH Driver’s License.

·  Must pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Director of Finance, Administration & Development Jessica Ayala at jayala@tycnh.org.