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Youth Engagement Specialist-Elementary School

Pressley Ridge
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
March 22, 2024
Description *Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.* Pressley Ridge Benefits The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match Prescription coverage Dental and vision plans Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account Wellness incentive (up to $250) 403b with up to 9% employer give/match Free life insurance and AD&D Paid sick time (up to 15 days) Paid holidays and a birthday holiday Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Position Summary The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) is responsible for assisting with supporting the emotional and behavioral needs of students within the school building. The YES will work with individual students as well as small groups of students to improve their social interactions with others. Essential Responsibilities Specific services as a Youth Engagement Specialist include supporting teachers and district personnel in de-escalating students during class time, in the hallways, during lunch time, etc. Supports district personnel in identifying appropriate interventions and support for students. The YES will be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention and will work as a team with District Personnel and the Satellite Coordinator around proactive behavior management. Qualifications Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies. Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance. Work Conditions Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Moderate to high level of physical activity. Environmental Factors. Indoor/Outdoor: School Building. Working Hours. As assigned. Qualifications Education Associates of Human Services (preferred) High School (required) Experience Experience working directly with children or adolescents and deescalating situations. (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)