Benefits:

Hybrid Work Schedule

Bonus Opportunities ($0-$4000)

Our-Impact - Saving Lives

Summers Off

FMLA (unpaid)

Maternity Leave (6 weeks paid)

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Training & development

Social Emotional Mentor- Juvenile Justice Specialist

(Part-Time, 12-Months)

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

Program Description: CHADS believes the emotional well-being of youth is enhanced through building self-esteem, self-efficacy, decreasing bullying behaviors, decreasing risk taking behaviors and supporting the development of social and emotional skills. To support the social and emotional well-being of a child, CHADS utilizes an assortment of evidence and research informed programs including social and emotional mentoring.

Job Description:

The Social Emotional Mentor- Juvenile Justice Specialist is a part-time, 12-month, position embedded in the St. Charles County Justice Center 3-days per week. The mentor will work up to 24 hours each week during the hours of 8am-5:30pm, though some flexible scheduling will be utilized for times when the Mentor is required for after school/evening activities. The job responsibilities for the Social Emotional Mentor will include but are not limited to:

Provide individual (in person) mentoring services to students through CHADS Coalition’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.

Facilitate training for Justice Center staff on social emotional learning topics to assist with learning loss mitigation.

Coach Justice Center Staff on social emotional learning based on request and student observations.

Provide social emotional learning intervention to students as requested.

Provide resources and communication to parents/guardians/families as requested.

Participate in behavioral care team (or similar)

Utilize data to provide both short-term and long-term SEL intervention to students.

Administer, collect, and submit all data per program policy.

Maintain all records as specified by funder and agency.

Ensure all CHADS programs are implemented to fidelity and meet highest quality standards.

Meet or exceed individual program outputs and outcomes for the Social Emotional Wellbeing Program.

Maintain regular contact with the agency as directed by the Program Manager.

Any task assigned by the Program Manager that is appropriate for this role.

Qualifications:

Preferred Master’s Degree in mental health or related field

Minimum 1 – 3 years’ experience and understanding in promoting social and emotional learning

Minimum 1-3 years' experience working with adolescents who have come in contact with the juvenile justice system and have experienced high levels of trauma, often presenting with severe emotional and/or behavioral needs, preferred.

Minimum 1 – 3 years’ experience working with middle and high school students and parents

Energetic with the ability to engage with youth, parents, and schools

Excellent organization skills, time management, record keeping skills, and meets deadlines

Knowledge and compassion regarding suicide prevention and social emotional health

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Team-player attitude and ability to understand and effectively share the CHADS’ mission

Desire to work in an environment of measurable accountability

Must be comfortable using computer applications and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, live video conferencing.

The pay range for this part-time position is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.

CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Flexible work from home options available.