ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct supervision of students in the Aspire program as they need supervision at all times, ensuring their physical and emotional safety while in the program.
• Implement discipline techniques and classroom management.
• Develop positive relationships with students and adhere to a strengths-based, restorative care perspective.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with students, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Manage and maintain the Evolv database of student/client information including intake information and on-going documentation such as progress notes, academic grades, and other outcome information.
• Maintain a chart on each student on case load in the program including intake information and on-going documentation such as progress notes, academic grades, and other outcome information.
• Assist students on case load with goal setting and service planning. Provide individual support to students and their families, attending school meetings and referring families to outside resources as necessary.
• Ensure school communication and academic needs of students on case load is communicated with Aspire staff.
• Oversee organization and maintenance of program space/classrooms, storage closet, and supplies.
• Assist with on-site support and supervision of volunteers and work study students assisting within the program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or other related field with a minimum of three years experience working with youth in an after school, school, or social service setting with demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred due to the client population
• Valid Driver’s licenses with public passenger endorsement and S or V endorsement (can be obtained once hired) and own reliable transportation.
• Must have awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients served and an ability to work well with low-income families.
• Very strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Dependable, consistent, flexible, and patient.
• Self reflective & open/receptive to feedback & supervision.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – including Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Clean driving and criminal record
• Knowledge about the Norwalk community and resources available.
• First Aid and CPR (adult and child) certified (can be obtained once hired).