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Position Summary

The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) is responsible for supporting the emotional/behavioral needs of students within the school building. The YES will work with individual students and/or groups of students as needed throughout the day.

Specific services as a Youth Engagement Specialist include supporting the district administration and district staff and with de-escalation, intervention support and pro-active crises support. The YES is available to support staff in identifying appropriate interventions and support for students throughout the school building. The Youth Engagement Specialist will be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention.

Essential Responsibilities

1. To assure the effective provision of individual/group intervention to students.
2. To assure that interventions are monitored for their effectiveness and that all services are appropriately documented.
3. To ensure that the Youth Engagement Specialist develops positive working relationships with building staff and students. 
4. To assure adherence to organization’s quality standards.
5. To assure the continuous safety of all students.
6. To assure the continuing development of professional skills.

Qualifications

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Work Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Moderate to high level of physical activity.
• Environmental Factors. Indoor/Outdoor: School Building.
• Working Hours. As assigned.