TITLE: Social Emotional Learning Counselor (SEL Counselor)
OVERVIEW: The purpose of the Counselor position is to provide additional staff support to increase members' success during the after school and/or summer program. These staff will provide mentorship, intervention, and prevention support, and foster a safe environment for all students through individualized and small group services. Examples of such intervention/prevention support may be in areas of crisis, behavior management, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, or social skills.
REPORTS TO: Director of Employee & Member Engagement
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Part-time
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
BGCLK is committed to serving an inclusive population of youth in our communities by employing a diverse staff, maintaining ongoing training and education, and exploring various points of view. BGCLK’s commitment to celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and increasing cultural aptitude is an active process that requires continuous education and awareness in all aspects of our organization. We are dedicated to this process in order to enhance the program experience for our members, parents, families, and staff, as well as the community at large.
VALUES:
The core values of BGCLK (i.e., PRIDE) are:
Positive Role Models;
Respect;
Integrity;
Diversity; and
Empathy.
A BGCLK employee shall exemplify all values specifically by demonstrating behaviors and attitudes that positively inspire others, taking the time to build relationships and developing an appreciation for others, taking pride in every action (even when no one is watching), including and celebrating differences, and identifying with another person’s challenges and offering support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as a support person providing intervention and prevention support to Club Members during the after school and/or summer program and especially during crisis situations
Assist program planning for SEL and mental health services based on analysis of child and family needs
Assist in the development and implementation of a system to ensure that all children and families that are identified as benefiting from mental health services receive support in a timely manner
Create and assist in the implementation of individual support plans
With support of site leadership, engage in creating a small caseload of youth at each site
Collaborate with site leadership to ensure that all youth participating in the program have a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian
Set goals based around helping children succeed during Club time and in life
Provide guidance to BGCLK staff about behavior intervention supports for each of the students on their caseload
Report and document critical incidents to site leadership
Communicate and collaborate with partners regarding program activities
Provide access to assessment and other available data for the purposes of program evaluation
Administer organizational standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well being of students
Monitor individual students and/or groups of students in a variety of activities and/or school environments (e.g. classroom, library, playground, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students
Perform record keeping and notes for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials for both teachers and after school Club staff
Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
Internal and External Relationships:
Maintain close contact with Club staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. Recruits and cultivates volunteers through involvement in meetings and community events.
Maintain contact with parents or guardians in order to communicate about Club activities, explain or interpret Club guidelines, and address any conduct issues relative to Members.
Initiate and maintain positive communication with school principals and classroom teachers.
Work cooperatively to help achieve goals and grant objectives associated with the special programs.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be required to drive the Club van.
May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
College degree or equivalent experience. Elementary or secondary education degree or hours completed toward an elementary or secondary education degree, preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certification, preferred.
Experience working with children.
Knowledge of youth development.
Experience planning and implementing quality programs for youth.
Ability to motivate children and youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to organize and supervise children in a safe environment.
Ability to work with the general public (both verbal and written).
Have a valid State Driver's License (van drivers only).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling;
Some climbing and balancing;
Some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling;
Significant finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 40% sitting and 60% walking and standing.
This position is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment, and in varying atmospheric conditions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
BGCLK shall seek to ensure and provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
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 position.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Degree in the field of human services (education, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.) or other experiences with children and youth which can serve as a basis for understanding trauma, behavioral challenges, and social emotional learning. An advanced degree is preferred.
Current professional license or certificate or proof of working towards licensure within 3 months of start of employment
Three or more years work experience with children or youth in a structured setting
Ability to create developmental and age-appropriate activities pertaining to social emotional learning
Ability to operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to effectively multitask
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing this jobs functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling; significant finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 40% sitting and 60% walking and standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment and in varying atmospheric conditions.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of the work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
