Social Emotional Wellness Specialist

Pace Consulting LLC

Social Emotional Wellness Specialist

Gaithersburg, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job description

    PACE Consulting, LLC (PACE) is a certified MBE/DBE woman-owned small business. We provide behavioral health clinical services and organizational consulting services to individuals and organizations. Our services include but are not limited to clinical counseling, employee assistance counseling, organizational development consulting, staff augmentation services, workshops, training, and supervision. We are solution-oriented, professional, and are dedicated to our work with clients. We have a dynamic team of professionals who are professional and incredible to work with!

    Job Title: Social Emotional Wellness Specialist FLSA Status: Exempt

    Department: School & Community Youth Services

    Reports to: School and Community Youth Services (SCYS) Program Director and Lead Social Emotional Wellness

    Summary of Responsibilities:

    Provide in-person and community based one-on-one and/or small group activities for youth ages K to 12th grade as well as their families.

    Responsibilities:

    Provides in-person community-based one-on-one and small group activities for youth ages K to 12th grade and their families to support mental health wellness, socialization, coping skills, and stress management.

    Conducts community outreach with MCPS, MC-Collaboration Council for Children Youth and Families, non-profits, and other community provider to identify youth that are nonengaged in Distance Learning or school as well as youth experiencing social isolation, anxiety, and depression.

    Makes referrals for individuals/families for counseling or other social services as needed.

    Consults with parents, school staff, or other providers regarding the progress of the child.

    Attend’s school and parent meetings as needed.

    Assists in the collection of program data for monthly and quarterly reports.

    Qualifications:

    · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, psychology, or related field.

    · Prior experience working with youth and families (internship experience considered).

    · Must have own transportation.

    · Ability to work evenings and weekends.

    Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    · Bilingual preferred but not required (English/Spanish).

    · Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    · Independent and flexible work style.

    · Team player.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee assistance program

    Employee discount

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Professional development assistance

    Retirement plan

    Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    Evening shift

    Monday to Friday

    Weekends as needed

    Education:

    Bachelor's (Required)

    Work Location: In person