Connected Community Schools (CCS) - School Based Youth (SEALs) Coordinator at CNYHHN Inc

City of Utica, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

24.93

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Intervention, Student Support, Family Outreach, De-escalation Strategies, Mindfulness Strategies, Curriculum Delivery, Resiliency Education, Data Collection, Training Facilitation, Collaboration, Case Review, Community Engagement, Diplomacy, Flexibility, Written Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: SEALs (Social Emotional Academic Learning & Support) Coordinator Job Category: 9 – Service Workers Department/Group: Connected Community Schools Location: Rome Travel Required: Yes Level/Salary Range: Base salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Position Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week), Non-Exempt Position Summary The SEALs Coordinator "posted as School Based Youth (SEALs) Coordinator" will provide a multi-tiered response to intervention to address the mental health and well-being of all students. The SEALs Project is both preventive and proactive in nature by identifying student’s mental health challenges early on their developmental trajectory. The SEALs Coordinator will coordinate the outreach to students and families, administration and work closely with the Connected Community Schools Site Coordinator to support the needs. The SEALS Coordinator will also be trained in an array of de-escalation and mindfulness strategies to assist with interventions in the classroom. The SEALs Coordinator will provide curriculum to be administered in classrooms, lunch groups, afterschool and evening programming based upon the districts preference on how best to deliver the lessons and raise public awareness educating students and caregivers on the negative impact of Adverse Childhood Experience and the positive mitigating effects of Resiliency. This position is funded through a grant or contract arrangement with the government, school district or community partner that can change with limited notice and/or is subject to renewal on an annual basis. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Typical schedule 8am-4pm with Flexibility to work in the evening or on a weekend day, depending on the programming. Activities can include but not limited to any or all of the following depending on the need of the connected districts: Become familiar with the nature of a Community School and its Pillars. Become familiar with the Connected Community Schools Model. Become familiar with Connected Community Schools policies and procedures. Works with school district staff, including but not limited to district and building administration, guidance, and social work staff, to learn district wide policies and procedures, as well as building specific Provide Rome City School District (RCSD) Faculty/Staff coaching/modeling, training staff (this can be done in collaboration with school staff such as social workers and school counselors, but may be independent training) Collaboration with school MTSS teams to inform plans for students related to mental health and behaviors (i.e. could include student observations, document service interventions, and attending MTSS team meetings). Participate in dedicated School Building MTSS and LINK Team Meetings Collaborate with RCSD to assess needs for targeted training, organizing and facilitation of training(s). Collect, track and maintain Data with the utilization of project specific trackers, school tool, and other applicable resources and produces weekly and/or monthly outcome data as directed by the management team. Collaborate with the CCS Site Coordinator to make LINK referrals to outside providers, based on needs of students, and collaboration with District Faculty/Staff. Coordinate and facilitate Curriculum (lunch groups, after-school programming and/or family engagement nights) based on the district's preference. Participate in clinical case reviews and any other meetings as applicable that relate to the service delivery of the students Mental Health needs and the SEALs Project deliverables. Attend CCS Advisory Board Meetings and all other appropriate community-based meetings as assigned. Participate in the District/building LINK Team meetings, as applicable Participate in the assigned districts Site Committees to review and discuss all CCS Activities; in collaboration with the CCS Site Coordinator and the identified school faculty/staff members. Recording and submitting meeting minutes as directed. Traveling between connected district sites, administrative office and/or community locations as designated by the Connected Community Schools Management Team for in person meetings and/or trainings. District/Community Wide Programming events (I.e. Family Engagement Night, Community Wide Food Drop etc.) Additional duties assigned as applicable to the needs of the district and/or community school initiative Universal Job Functions Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the agency culture, values, and mission. Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards, including maintaining all required documentation and applicable databases. Assist with special projects as needed. All other duties as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimal of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field (i.e. sociology, human services) with five years of relevant experience. Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel) Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel) Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License. Competencies and experiences necessary include customer service orientation, diplomacy, diversity, flexibility, follow through, informing others, safety orientation, reliability and consistency, written communication and cooperation and teamwork, listening skill, optimism, quality orientation, analytical thinking. Applies and actively shares knowledge, expertise and best practices with team Behavior supports the mission, core values and objectives of the organization. Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement. Accepts and readily adapts to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies, procedures and methods. Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations. Accumulates all relevant information prior to making job-related decisions; presents well-considered alternatives when making recommendations. Makes decisions in a timely manner. Represents the organization and its network of providers by displaying a respectful and caring manner with clients and their families. Addresses all client concerns in a timely and efficient manner and reports any complaints to their immediate supervisor or the Director of Health Home Operations for resolution. Complies with quality assurance, OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), infection control, safety and other policies set forth. WORK ENVIRONMENT / HAZARDS Job related tasks do not involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at CCS sites, its affiliates or the community. OSHA Exposure Category III PHYSICAL DEMANDS Certain deadlines and unanticipated developments may require work during evenings, weekends. Ability to quickly address any emergent issues without losing focus on task at hand. The employee must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English language. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, computer printer, etc. The employee will need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency. Benefits: Health Insurance Voluntary Insurance Options Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Flexible Schedule Flexible Spending Account Other WORK CONTACT GROUP All staff, family members, school district administration, community organizations, school and health home staff, board members. SUPERVISED BY: SEALS Project Manager SUPERVISES: None

Responsibilities

The SEALs Coordinator provides a multi-tiered response to intervention focusing on student mental health and well-being through proactive identification and support coordination with families and administration. This role involves delivering curriculum in various settings, educating on Adverse Childhood Experiences, and assisting with classroom interventions using de-escalation and mindfulness strategies.