What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Emotional Learning Youth Program Specialist position at Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois?
Description:
Role Overview: Why This Role Exists
The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Youth Program Specialist will fulfill the responsibilities and deliverables outlined in the Elgin Township School-Based Mental Health Grant. The Specialist will work closely with the Director of Emotional Well-Being, Mental Health Program Manager, Site-based Operations team members, U-46 school district partners, Family Services Association, and the Elgin Township Mental Health Board.
Key Responsibilities
Daily On-Site Duties
- Display and review daily schedules with staff and members
- Provide clear instructions, set expectations, and encourage participation
- Promote member engagement and regroup members as needed for activities
- Ensure program areas are clean, organized, and safe
- Take attendance for each program and organize records for entry into?MyClubHub
- Take photos of member participation at least weekly
- Highlight member achievements in program areas and displays
- Communicate professionally via walkie-talkie and during interactions
- Support Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and other evaluation processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Classroom & Behavior Support
- Conduct emotional check-ins for all youth
- Support emotional regulation and de-escalation of activated youth as needed
- Communicate evolving youth needs with Mental Health Program Manager
- Complete Behavior Support Plans as appropriate
Program Planning & Implementation
- Lead and support activities across program areas (education, arts, sports, STEM, etc.)
- Plan and facilitate weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming with all youth in alignment with curriculum standards
- Monitor?supplies and communicate needs to the Site Coordinator and Mental Health Program Manager?
Organizational & External Partnership
- Review needs of students with operations staff and Mental Health Program Manager
- Supervise and guide teen mentors to grow and evolve as leaders
- Maintain on-site point-of-contact responsibilities for Family Service Association
- Support Family Service Association weekly group sessions with classroom & behavior support
Who Thrives in This Role
- Exceptional skills in the areas of organization, attention to detail, time management, leadership, and ability to manage multiple tasks, define and set priorities and problem-solve.
- Exhibit professionalism and integrity through superior written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take the initiative with projects to work independently and in a team.
- A personal mission, vision, and values that align with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois
- Ability to train, supervise and motivate staff.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or higher.
- Experience working with kids or teens is preferred.
- Prior management experience is preferred.
- Prior grant experience is a plus.
- Program and curriculum planning experience is preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Bilingual preferred