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About the Role

New York Edge seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and responsible SEL Specialist to help students remove or manage barriers impacting their academic, social, and emotional success through individual or group therapy. This part-time role reports to the Site Director and requires attendance at Leadership & SEL trainings.

Responsibilities

Provide SEL support to students and families, individually and in group classes.
Build strong relationships with and among students.
Implement an approved LEADERSHIP curriculum, such as guiding peer discussions to relevant leadership topics, prepare and teach daily SEL activities, and adapt teaching methods to meet community needs and interests.
Observe child mental health needs and implement short-term, frequent, and strategic interventions to support students in program.
Provide strategies and work with teachers to promote social and emotional competence in the classroom.
Participate in regular faculty development, reflective practice, professional organizations, peer coaching, and group work.
Administer pre and post assessments and evaluations for student activities using the organizational Mosaic By ACT program.

Requirements

Familiarity and experience with crisis intervention and behavioral models.
Evidence of successful counseling strategies concerning discipline, social and emotional development, substance abuse, and conflict mediation.
Evidence of success with students who exhibit academic, social and emotional struggles, students with special needs, youth living in high poverty, and their families.
Knowledge of or ability to make referrals for students in need of additional services or alternative placements.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Thorough understanding of child development and behavior.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with colleagues, parents, students, and the community.
Commitment to continuous professional growth (e.g., professional development, formal education, professional literature).
Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, Google Drive, and database management.
Job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at time of offer and acceptance.

Skills

Crisis intervention
Behavioral models
Counseling strategies
Discipline
Social and emotional development
Substance abuse
Conflict mediation
Working with students with special needs
Working with youth living in high poverty
Child development
Child behavior
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Oral communication
Written communication
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Email correspondence
Google Drive
Database management

Location

In-person

Work Type

Part-time
Onsite

Experience Level

2 years experience working with children in a school setting

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in social work (or related field such as education or psychology)

Salary/Compensations

$42-50/hr

About the Company

New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools.
Each year, programs in academics--including STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school.
Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Equal Opportunity

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.