Student Behavior Support Specialist

Location 169 STEUART ST,SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94105-1206,United States Base Pay $27.00 - $30.00 / Hour Job Category Youth Development Employee Type Hourly - Full Time Description Imaginegoingtoworkeachdayknowingthatyoureffortspositivelyimpactindividualsand communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues. OurOrganizational Culture At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be , Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage , we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility , allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative , as we respondtocommunityneedsthroughstrongpartnerships.Aboveall,weembody Dignity& Empathy , treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals. Position Summary UnderthedirectionoftheProgramSiteDirector,theStudentBehaviorSupportSpecialist providesbehavioralandsocial-emotionalsupporttostudentsparticipatingintheTenderloin Community School YMCA After School Program. The role builds positive relationships with students, supports emotional regulation and conflict resolution, and helps students fully engage in program activities. Working in partnership with YMCA staff and school-day personnel, the Student Behavior Support Coordinator promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages student success. Job Responsibilities StudentSupport&SocialEmotional Development Provideproactiveandresponsivesupporttostudentswhoneedadditionalassistance withbehavior,emotionalregulation,transitions,peerinteractions,orparticipationin program activities. Buildstrong,consistentrelationshipswithstudents,includingthosewhorequire ongoing behavioral or social-emotional support. Use restorative practices, positive behavior supports, conflict resolution, and de-escalationstrategiestohelpstudentsregulateemotionsandsuccessfullyre-engage in program activities. Supportstudentsbefore,during,andafterbehavioralincidents,includingfacilitating successful re-entry into program activities. Identifystudentstrengths,supportneeds,triggers,andeffectivesupportstrategies, and communicate relevant observations to YMCA leadership and appropriate school partners. Provideindividualandsmall-groupsupportusingastudent-centered,culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach. PartnerwiththeSiteCoordinatorandProgramLeaderstopromoteconsistent behavior support practices and positive group environments. Modeleffectiverelationship-building,redirection,restorativeresponses,andde-escalation strategies for program staff. SupportProgramLeadersduringsituationsrequiringadditionalstudentsupportwhile reinforcing staff ownership of group management and program expectations. Participateinprogramactivitiesandprovidedirectstudentsupervisionasneeded while maintaining the primary focus on student support. Communicatestudentsupportneeds,interventions,andfollow-upactionstothe Program Site Director in a timely and professional manner. School-DayPartnership& Coordination Buildcollaborativerelationshipswithteachers,schooladministrators,student support staff, and other school partners. Workwithschool-daystafftounderstandeffectivestrategies,routines,andsupports that help students successfully transition into the afterschool program. Participateinstudentsupportmeetings,programmeetings,andcasediscussionsas assigned while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries. Documentation,Communication&Program Quality Completeincidentreports,behavior-relateddocumentation,andotherrequired records accurately and within established timelines. Maintainrespectfulandprofessionalcommunicationwithstudents,families,YMCA staff, school staff, and community partners. Maintainconfidentialityandexercisesoundjudgmentwhenhandlingstudentand family information. Participateinrequiredtrainings,professionaldevelopment,staffmeetings,and program quality improvement activities. Qualifications Mustbeatleast21yearsof age. Associate'sdegreeorhigher,oraHighSchoolDiploma/equivalentwithoneofthe following: o48ormorecompletedcollegeunits(verifiedby transcript) oPassingscoreontheCaliforniaBasicEducationalSkillsTest (CBEST) oPassingscoreonaDistrictInstructionalAide Examination Minimumof2yearsofexperienceworkingwithelementaryand/ormiddleschool youth in a school,afterschool, youth development, or community-based setting. Experiencesupportingyouthwithbehavioral,social-emotional,conflictresolution,or program engagement needs. Knowledgeofpositivebehaviorsupports,restorativepractices,conflictresolution, de-escalation, and relationship-based youth development. Abilitytoremaincalm,responsive,andstudent-focusedduringcomplexorhigh-stress situations. Abilitytobuildstrong,consistentrelationshipswithstudentsrequiringadditional support. Strongcommunicationandcollaborationskillswithyouth,families,staff,and community partners. Preferred Qualifications Experienceasaparaprofessional,instructionalaide,behavioralaide,studentsupport specialist, youth intervention specialist, or in a related youth support role. Experienceimplementingindividualizedbehaviorsupports,behaviorintervention plans, or similar student support strategies. Trainingorexperienceintrauma-informedpractices,restorativepractices,social-emotional learning, crisis prevention, conflict mediation, and/or de-escalation. Experienceworkinginunder-resourcedschoolsorcommunitiesandsupporting students with diverse behavioral and social-emotional support needs. Bachelor'sdegreeinEducation,Psychology,SocialWork,ChildDevelopment,Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. BilingualskillsinSpanish,Cantonese,Mandarin,oranotherlanguagespokenwithin the school community. Thispositionoperatesprimarilyinadynamicschoolandafterschoolenvironment,including classrooms, hallways, recreational spaces, and outdoor areas. The role requires regular movement throughout the school site and frequent interaction with students and staff. Employeesmustbeabletoperformtheessentialfunctionsoftheposition,withorwithout reasonable accommodation, including standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, and participating in program activities. Theenvironmentmaybefast-pacedandnoisy,requiringflexibilityandtheabilitytorespond calmly and appropriately to student needs and changing program conditions. Occasional lifting or moving of program materials up to 25 pounds may be required. Disclaimers Mustsuccessfullycompleteabackgroundscreening,includingcriminalandemployment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunityworkplace,whichincludesreasonableaccommodationforotherwisequalified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform otherdutiesasassignedbymanagement.Jobdescriptionsanddutiesmaybemodified by management as needed. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the SanFranciscoFairChanceOrdinanceandCAFairChanceAct,wewillconsiderqualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. The StudentBehaviorSupportSpecialist positionoffersacompensationrangeof$27.00 - $30.00perhour.Thisrateisbasedonexperience,qualifications,salarybenchmarkingfor similar roles, and alignment with program budget and funding requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Greater San Francisco