AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator
Salary:
$487.
50 BiweeklyLocation :
Multicultural Family Center - City of Dubuque, IAJob Type:
AmeriCorpsJob Number:
AMCO-SELS-06302023Department:
AmeriCorps/Community ImpactOpening Date:
06/29/2023Closing Date:
9/11/2023 11:
59 PM CentralFLSA:
ExemptPosition Summary Contract dates:
September 5, 2023 - May 11, 2024 (36 Week Contract)September 11, 2023 - May 18, 2024 (36 Week Contract) Contract start and end dates rotate on a bi-weekly schedule675 Hours Contract - Minimum of 22-25 hours/weekCompensation:
Living Allowance Total:
$ 8,775 ($487.
50 every 2 weeks over 36 weeks)
Education Award:
$2,626.
27 Closing Date:
Open until filledGeneral Purpose AmeriCorps is a national service program that takes a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement.
AmeriCorps Members commit their time to address critical community needs.
In Dubuque, AmeriCorps Members serve at the intersection of education and mental health to help youth understand their emotions, reactions, and relationships through social-emotional learning to improve academic, career, and social success.
City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Members implements key skill-building programs to have the following impacts:
Youth experience programs promoting healthy lifestyles resulting in decreased youth risk-related behaviors.
Youth development skills to build meaningful and healthy relationships while experiencing inclusion and belonging.
Providing every young person with the opportunity to grow up safely and access their best possible future.
The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator plays a vital role in providing targeted support to at-risk youth in the Dubuque community.
As an AmeriCorps member, you will be responsible for implementing and promoting social-emotional learning initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and academic success of students.
This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual who understands the importance of social-emotional development and is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Benefits:
Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service.
Living Allowance Childcare coverage, if the member qualifies.
Student loan forbearance and interest payments for eligible loans Job Duties Service Responsibilities Conduct Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions:
Provide one-on-one and small-group SEL interventions using Changemakers Curriculum within the Check In, Check Out (CICO) Model.
Work closely with identified at-risk students to set goals, monitor behavior, and provide feedback and support.
Conduct SEL Interventions at least two times per week, focusing on improving social-emotional health and developing positive behavioral skills.
Conduct student observations during key times in the school day, such as classroom time, specialist time, recess, lunchtime, transition time, and before/after-school time.
Identify appropriate curriculum materials and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
Build positive connections with youth:
Develop and maintain positive relationships with at-risk youth, serving as a trusted mentor and role model.
Foster a sense of trust, confidence, and belonging among the youth through regular interactions and mentorship.
Help students develop skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, personal responsibility, goal-directed behavior, decision-making, and optimistic thinking.
Collect and analyze program data:
Conduct and analyze DESSA assessments and evaluations to measure students' social-emotional competencies and progress.
Collect and analyze data gathered through student observation to inform interventions and adjust strategies as needed.
Provide feedback and recommendations to teachers and administrators regarding students' social-emotional growth.
Support crisis intervention and student well-being:
Collaborate with the school's crisis response team to provide support during challenging situations.
Receive training and guidance to effectively handle de-escalation and crisis situations.
Serve as a resource and advocate for students in need, connecting them to appropriate support services when necessary.
Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and AmeriCorps MembersCollaborate with teachers to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes social-emotional development.
Provide support to teachers in implementing social-emotional learning strategies and interventions.
Build partnerships with community organizations to enhance social-emotional learning opportunities for students.
Work closely with AmeriCorps SEL Intervention Specialist to share observations, student data, and best practices and will collaborate on all AmeriCorps SEL Program Interventions and activities.
Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to addressing youth crises.
Volunteer Management:
Recruit, manage, monitor, train, and document volunteer involvement with SEL programming.
Coordinate with volunteers to support the implementation of activities and ensure a safe and supportive environment for participants.
Disaster Response (AmeriCorps-Disaster Response Team)Participate in A-DRT training(s) to ensure the member has knowledge and ability to respond to disasters.
Complete other training necessary to support disaster deployments, including but not limited to Volunteer Reception Center (VRC), first aid, mental health first aid, and chainsaw training.
Qualifications Physical Requirements:
Walk and carry materials up and down steps.
Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Lift 30 pounds.
Bend, squat, and kneel.
Desired Skills/
Qualifications:
Must be competent in working with at-risk youth, teenaged youth, and marginalized populations and discussing topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicant must have reliable transportation.
Applicant must be creative, energetic, dependable, and a self-starter.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent OR agree to obtain one while under service to the AmeriCorps Program Be 17 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit).
Pass a national service criminal history check prior to the first day of service due to reoccurring access to vulnerable populations.
Hold one of the following citizenship statuses:
US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Supplemental Information Service Schedule The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator's scheduled hours may fluctuate based on student schedules throughout the school year.
Typical schedule:
Mon - Fri:
Serve flexibly between the hours of 9am - 3pm for a minimum of 22 hours per week.
Opportunities for weekend and evening hours or special events may become available during the year.
Example schedule for illustrative purposes:
Monday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Tuesday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Wednesday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Thursday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Friday:
10:
00 am - 2:
00 pm Saturday:
Off Sunday:
Off Leave:
Sick leave, personal leave, and holiday leave is allowed, but such time off does not count towards the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service.
There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.
Disaster Deployments:
Members who opt-in to be engaged in disaster deployment/activities will need to ensure availability for the term of the disaster deployments, generally 2-4 weeks.
Make plans for pets, family members, other employment, and responsibilities that need regular attention.
Evaluations and Alternative Service AmeriCorps Members are required by the program to complete Self-Evaluations.
Mid-Term Evaluations:
At the member's halfway point during their term of service, the member will complete a self-evaluation and their Site Supervisor will complete an evaluation on the member through AmericaLearns.
The member and site supervisor will meet, with or without Program Staff, to discuss the evaluations in depth.
These evaluations must be submitted to the AmeriCorps Program.
End-Term Evaluations:
Upon the completion of their AmeriCorps Contract, all members will complete an End-Term Evaluation through AmericaLearns.
The End-Term Evaluation must be completed, signed, and submitted to the AmeriCorps Program within 30 days of the member's final date of service.
Non-submission of this document within the 30-day timeframe will lead to the member being exited for cause (see section 9 of the Member Service Agreement) and will forfeit the member's right to the Education Award.
Members may engage in other allowable activities that are not specifically outlined in the position description, but that support the AmeriCorps program design, and which will help the Program meet its goals.
Under no circumstances will members be asked to perform prohibited activities.
Volunteers recruited and/or managed by AmeriCorps members will not participate in prohibited activities as outlined in the approved grant application.
Not Applicable Recommended Skills Assessments Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Crisis Intervention Data Analysis Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$487.
50 BiweeklyLocation :
Multicultural Family Center - City of Dubuque, IAJob Type:
AmeriCorpsJob Number:
AMCO-SELS-06302023Department:
AmeriCorps/Community ImpactOpening Date:
06/29/2023Closing Date:
9/11/2023 11:
59 PM CentralFLSA:
ExemptPosition Summary Contract dates:
September 5, 2023 - May 11, 2024 (36 Week Contract)September 11, 2023 - May 18, 2024 (36 Week Contract) Contract start and end dates rotate on a bi-weekly schedule675 Hours Contract - Minimum of 22-25 hours/weekCompensation:
Living Allowance Total:
$ 8,775 ($487.
50 every 2 weeks over 36 weeks)
Education Award:
$2,626.
27 Closing Date:
Open until filledGeneral Purpose AmeriCorps is a national service program that takes a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement.
AmeriCorps Members commit their time to address critical community needs.
In Dubuque, AmeriCorps Members serve at the intersection of education and mental health to help youth understand their emotions, reactions, and relationships through social-emotional learning to improve academic, career, and social success.
City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Members implements key skill-building programs to have the following impacts:
Youth experience programs promoting healthy lifestyles resulting in decreased youth risk-related behaviors.
Youth development skills to build meaningful and healthy relationships while experiencing inclusion and belonging.
Providing every young person with the opportunity to grow up safely and access their best possible future.
The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator plays a vital role in providing targeted support to at-risk youth in the Dubuque community.
As an AmeriCorps member, you will be responsible for implementing and promoting social-emotional learning initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and academic success of students.
This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual who understands the importance of social-emotional development and is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Benefits:
Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service.
Living Allowance Childcare coverage, if the member qualifies.
Student loan forbearance and interest payments for eligible loans Job Duties Service Responsibilities Conduct Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions:
Provide one-on-one and small-group SEL interventions using Changemakers Curriculum within the Check In, Check Out (CICO) Model.
Work closely with identified at-risk students to set goals, monitor behavior, and provide feedback and support.
Conduct SEL Interventions at least two times per week, focusing on improving social-emotional health and developing positive behavioral skills.
Conduct student observations during key times in the school day, such as classroom time, specialist time, recess, lunchtime, transition time, and before/after-school time.
Identify appropriate curriculum materials and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
Build positive connections with youth:
Develop and maintain positive relationships with at-risk youth, serving as a trusted mentor and role model.
Foster a sense of trust, confidence, and belonging among the youth through regular interactions and mentorship.
Help students develop skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, personal responsibility, goal-directed behavior, decision-making, and optimistic thinking.
Collect and analyze program data:
Conduct and analyze DESSA assessments and evaluations to measure students' social-emotional competencies and progress.
Collect and analyze data gathered through student observation to inform interventions and adjust strategies as needed.
Provide feedback and recommendations to teachers and administrators regarding students' social-emotional growth.
Support crisis intervention and student well-being:
Collaborate with the school's crisis response team to provide support during challenging situations.
Receive training and guidance to effectively handle de-escalation and crisis situations.
Serve as a resource and advocate for students in need, connecting them to appropriate support services when necessary.
Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and AmeriCorps MembersCollaborate with teachers to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes social-emotional development.
Provide support to teachers in implementing social-emotional learning strategies and interventions.
Build partnerships with community organizations to enhance social-emotional learning opportunities for students.
Work closely with AmeriCorps SEL Intervention Specialist to share observations, student data, and best practices and will collaborate on all AmeriCorps SEL Program Interventions and activities.
Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to addressing youth crises.
Volunteer Management:
Recruit, manage, monitor, train, and document volunteer involvement with SEL programming.
Coordinate with volunteers to support the implementation of activities and ensure a safe and supportive environment for participants.
Disaster Response (AmeriCorps-Disaster Response Team)Participate in A-DRT training(s) to ensure the member has knowledge and ability to respond to disasters.
Complete other training necessary to support disaster deployments, including but not limited to Volunteer Reception Center (VRC), first aid, mental health first aid, and chainsaw training.
Qualifications Physical Requirements:
Walk and carry materials up and down steps.
Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Lift 30 pounds.
Bend, squat, and kneel.
Desired Skills/
Qualifications:
Must be competent in working with at-risk youth, teenaged youth, and marginalized populations and discussing topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicant must have reliable transportation.
Applicant must be creative, energetic, dependable, and a self-starter.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent OR agree to obtain one while under service to the AmeriCorps Program Be 17 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit).
Pass a national service criminal history check prior to the first day of service due to reoccurring access to vulnerable populations.
Hold one of the following citizenship statuses:
US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Supplemental Information Service Schedule The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Coordinator's scheduled hours may fluctuate based on student schedules throughout the school year.
Typical schedule:
Mon - Fri:
Serve flexibly between the hours of 9am - 3pm for a minimum of 22 hours per week.
Opportunities for weekend and evening hours or special events may become available during the year.
Example schedule for illustrative purposes:
Monday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Tuesday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Wednesday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Thursday:
9:
00 am - 3:
00 pm Friday:
10:
00 am - 2:
00 pm Saturday:
Off Sunday:
Off Leave:
Sick leave, personal leave, and holiday leave is allowed, but such time off does not count towards the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service.
There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.
Disaster Deployments:
Members who opt-in to be engaged in disaster deployment/activities will need to ensure availability for the term of the disaster deployments, generally 2-4 weeks.
Make plans for pets, family members, other employment, and responsibilities that need regular attention.
Evaluations and Alternative Service AmeriCorps Members are required by the program to complete Self-Evaluations.
Mid-Term Evaluations:
At the member's halfway point during their term of service, the member will complete a self-evaluation and their Site Supervisor will complete an evaluation on the member through AmericaLearns.
The member and site supervisor will meet, with or without Program Staff, to discuss the evaluations in depth.
These evaluations must be submitted to the AmeriCorps Program.
End-Term Evaluations:
Upon the completion of their AmeriCorps Contract, all members will complete an End-Term Evaluation through AmericaLearns.
The End-Term Evaluation must be completed, signed, and submitted to the AmeriCorps Program within 30 days of the member's final date of service.
Non-submission of this document within the 30-day timeframe will lead to the member being exited for cause (see section 9 of the Member Service Agreement) and will forfeit the member's right to the Education Award.
Members may engage in other allowable activities that are not specifically outlined in the position description, but that support the AmeriCorps program design, and which will help the Program meet its goals.
Under no circumstances will members be asked to perform prohibited activities.
Volunteers recruited and/or managed by AmeriCorps members will not participate in prohibited activities as outlined in the approved grant application.
Not Applicable Recommended Skills Assessments Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Crisis Intervention Data Analysis Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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