AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist – Work That Works

Job Overview

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Position: AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist

Pay: Living allowance Total: $5,850 ($325-taxes every 2 weeks over 36 weeks) + Education Award: $1,824.07

Shift Information: 450 Hour Contract – Minimum of 14-16 hours/week. 36 Weeks Contract (September 5^th,2023 – May 11th, 2024)

• Monday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Tuesday: Off
• Wednesday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Thursday: Off
• Friday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: Off

Eligibility Criteria:

• Pass a criminal history check prior to the first day
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident

Position Description: City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Members implement key skill-building program to have the following impacts:

• Youth experience programs promoting healthy lifestyles resulting in decreased youth risk-related behaviors.
• Youth development skills to build meaningful and healthy relationships while experiencing inclusion and belonging.
• Providing every young person with the opportunity to grow up safely and access their best possible future.

The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist plays a vital role in providing targeted support to at-risk youth in the Dubuque community. As an AmeriCorps member, you will be responsible for implementing evidence-based interventions, building positive connections with youth, and collaborating with community partners to address youth crises and promote social-emotional well-being. This position requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth.

Essential Duties:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group SEL interventions using Changemakers Curriculum within the Check In, Check Out (CICO) Model.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with at-risk youth, serving as a trusted mentor and role model.
• Collect and analyze data related to student progress, intervention effectiveness, and student outcomes.
• Receive training and guidance to effectively handle de-escalation and crisis situations.
• Work closely with AmeriCorps SEL Intervention Coordinator to share observations, student data, best practices and will collaborate on all AmeriCorps SEL Program Interventions and activities.
• Recruit, manage, monitor, train, and document volunteer involvement with SEL programming.
• Participate in A-DRT training(s) to ensure the member has knowledge and ability to respond to disasters.