Youth Essential Coordinator: Reflections Program

$50,960 - $57,990/Yr

Reap - Tigard, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Tigard, OR

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About the position

The Reflections Youth Essential Coordinator (YEC) plays a vital role in facilitating the Reflections program, which is part of the Behavioral Health Program at REAP. This position focuses on providing proactive, student-centered support to students facing behavioral and disciplinary challenges. The YEC will implement targeted interventions based on restorative justice principles and social-emotional skill building, aiming to enhance student engagement and leadership within their school communities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Reflections programming at assigned public schools in the Portland Metropolitan area.
• Provide direct support to students referred to Reflections programming through various interventions.
• Manage a caseload of students with disciplinary and behavioral needs.
• Provide individual and group support focusing on behavioral management and emotional resilience.
• Exercise conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques with students.
• Support students in achieving social and academic goals, creating incentives for personal development.
• Teach self-advocacy skills, emotional awareness, and confidence building to students.
• Provide academic support through classroom push-ins and designated workspaces.
• Collaborate with school staff and counselors to create individualized support plans.
• Engage with parents and guardians regarding student behavior and intervention plans.
• Connect students to external resources, including behavioral health services.
• Prepare reports on behavioral trends and intervention outcomes.
• Evaluate school discipline policies to foster a positive school culture.
• Assess the effectiveness of activities and interventions within the Reflections curriculum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth in a behavioral or disciplinary support setting.
• Experience in de-escalating challenging behaviors and utilizing intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of restorative justice practices and social-emotional learning.
• Ability to assess and respond to diverse student needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with students and families.
• Strong facilitation skills to manage group dynamics and address conflict.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of networking and fundraising skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Prior experience with documentation for case management and grant purposes.
• Bilingual capabilities.