About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

Social Worker/Therapeutic Providers are essential positions in the Horizons at SHU community and make up the Social-Emotional Response Team. Individuals hired for these positions make up and collaborate with the Social-Emotional Response Team which serves as a resource for teachers/staff, students, and families during a six-week summer academic/enrichment program.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide frontline crisis response and facilitation of co-regulatory practices with students who are struggling to maintain emotional regulation
• Facilitate an emotionally safe and trauma-responsive environment within the coregulation space
• Coordinate and/or provide students with one-on-one sessions as needed and in small groups and/or affinity groups
• Engage in classroom observation and provide consultation to teachers regarding student social emotional learning, student behavior, individual student situations, inclusive practices, and classroom management
• Maintain records of student progress/data
• Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners
• Interface with families and provide feedback and resources for their children
• Provide and/or collaborate on professional development for staff as needed
• Attend all professional development sessions and staff meetings and participate in set up & clean up prior to the start, and at the end, of the program
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience working with children in a K-8 school setting preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-responsive practices and working with under-resourced communities preferred
• Strong commitment to the Horizons at SHU mission and working agreement
• Commitment to being involved in our community during the six-week summer enrichment program and through participation in year-round events
• Master's degree required
• Effective oral and communication skills

Additional Information:

Seasonal

Irregular part time per diem hours - likely 2-4 days per week including a balance of mornings and afternoons. Schedule to be created

Dates of Program:

• Training week - 6/19-6/23
• Program Days 6/26-8/4
• Clean up Days 8/7 - 8/8
• Pre-Training Onboarding - Date TBD
• Trainings generally run 9am - 4pm, Program days are 8am - 4pm

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.