Youth Intervention Specialist-Anne M. Jeans Elementary School

Youth Intervention Specialist

A Youth Intervention Specialist provides support and guidance to young people, often in at-risk situations, to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They work to create positive environments, implement behavior support programs, and connect youth with resources. This role involves case management, mentoring, conflict resolution, and collaboration with other professionals.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Creating a supportive environment: This includes implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs, supporting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and delivering staff development on these topics.
• Addressing student behavior: This involves de-escalating incidents, maintaining communication with parents and staff, and referring students to appropriate support systems.
• Providing case management: This includes identifying and assessing at-risk youth, developing and implementing individual student plans, and providing ongoing support through case management.
• Facilitating support groups and mentoring: This involves creating and leading groups that address specific needs and connecting youth with mentors to provide guidance and support.
• Connecting youth with resources: This includes partnering with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to provide access to resources that support youth and their families.
• Collaborating with other professionals: This involves working with social workers, educators, psychologists, and other professionals to provide a holistic approach to addressing youth needs.
• Monitoring attendance and implementing strategies: This includes tracking attendance, contacting parents, and developing incentives to improve attendance.
• Overseeing peer mediation: This involves training students to resolve conflicts peacefully.
• Developing and implementing programs: This includes creating and implementing programs that address the educational, social, and emotional needs of youth.
• Managing student behavior: This involves monitoring student behavior, implementing consequences, and managing in-school suspension programs.
• Conducting home visits: This may involve visiting the homes of chronically absent students to address barriers to attendance.