Social Emotional Learning Coach (11-month, Full-time, Exempt)
This position is primarily embedded in Normandy School District.
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.
Program Description:
CHADS Social Emotional Wellbeing program believes the emotional well-being of youth is enhanced through building self-esteem, self-efficacy, decreasing bullying behaviors, decreasing risk taking behaviors and supporting the development of social and emotional skills. To support the social and emotional well-being of a child, CHADS utilizes an assortment of evidence- and research-informed programs including social and emotional mentoring.
Job Description for Social Emotional Learning Coach:
The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach is a full-time position embedded in the Normandy schools and community mental health sites in the 24:1 community. The SEL Coach will work at least 40 hours Monday-Friday within the hours of 7am-4pm (unless evening hours are otherwise discussed), though some flexible scheduling will be utilized for times when the SEL Coach is required by the school for after school/evening activities.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual and group mentoring to students, either in person or virtually, using the CHADS Coalition Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum- expected caseload of 20-25.
- Maintain a minimum of 40% impactful service hours.
- Deliver SEL training to school staff on social emotional learning topics.
- Provide SEL coaching to school staff based on teacher requests and student observations.
- Deliver SEL interventions to students as requested by school personnel.
- Provide SEL-related resources and communication to parents, guardians, and families.
- Participate in the school's Behavioral Care Team or similar student support teams.
- Use district SEL data to identify and provide interventions for students needing additional support.
- Administer, collect, and submit all SEW program data in accordance with program policies and timelines.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with agency and funder requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with the agency as directed by the Program Manager.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Program Manager that are appropriate to the role.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in mental health, education, or related field
- Minimum 1 - 3 years’ experience working with school age youth and parents
- Minimum 1 - 3 years’ experience and understanding in promoting social and emotional learning
- Energetic with the ability to engage with youth, parents, and schools
- Excellent organization skills, time management, record keeping skills, and meets deadlines
- Knowledge and compassion regarding suicide prevention and social emotional health
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission.
- Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability
- Must be comfortable using computer applications and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, live video conferencing.
- This position requires access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in mental health or related field
- Strength in cultural responsiveness and cultural competencies
- Ability to navigate school environment
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking abilities are a plus
Starting Salary: $43,853+ per year. Medical and other benefits are available 12 months/year.
CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OUR MISSION
CHADS SAVES YOUNG LIVES BY ADVANCING THE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE.
WHAT WE DO
CHADS is a 501(c)(3) organization offering Signs of Suicide®, Family Support, and Social Emotional Well-being programs to advance the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. Aside from providing adolescents and young adults ages 25 and under with counseling services and educational programs, we also serve parents, educators, and community members with resources, presentations, and more to provide a holistic and proactive approach to mental illness and bullying.
VISION
To be the community leader in educating and supporting young people whose lives are impacted by suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and/or depression.
CORE VALUES
- Youth Focused - Support the mental health of youth and young adults with each decision we make.
- Passion - Keep our mission and vision central in our work. We show pride, enthusiasm and dedication in everything we do.
- Character - Value those we serve, our employees, volunteers, and collaborating organizations by demonstrating honesty, respect, integrity, trust, and supporting diversity. We are people of character.
- Hope - Bring hope to the clients and families we support. We are confident that their lives will improve and they will get through their mental health crisis.
- Collaboration - Encourage effective partnerships with youth and their families, community volunteers, school districts, businesses, other nonprofits, and the broader community.
- Stewardship - Emphasize efficiency, quality, and the optimal use of resources in all aspects of our operation, ensuring that we remain responsible guardians of the trust that our community places in us.
- Accountability - Meet our commitments and take responsibility for our performance.
- Excellence - Expect the best of co-workers and ourselves. Strive for positive outcomes, continuous quality improvement, and fact-based decision-making. We are committed to providing only high quality programs and services.