Youth Essential Coordinator Reflections
$50,960–$57,990 year
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct support to students referred for behavioral challenges by administering interventions such as Elevate, Mindful Moments, and Restorative Circles. Manage a caseload of students referred for disciplinary needs, offering individual and group support through a restorative justice lens focused on social-emotional skill building and emotional resilience. Exercise conflict resolution and de-escalation with students experiencing emotional dysregulation, acting as a mediator for escalated situations. Support and hold students accountable to social and academic goals while teaching self-advocacy skills and confidence building. Collaborate with school staff, counselors, and external partners to create individualized support plans and refer students to behavioral health services. Prepare reports on behavioral trends and evaluate school discipline policies from an equity lens to foster positive school culture. Participate in staff meetings to establish program presence and engage with parents to discuss intervention plans and strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
- At least 2 years proven experience working with youth, particularly in a behavioral or disciplinary support setting
- Experience de-escalating challenging behaviors and utilizing intervention strategies to support youth with diverse needs
- Knowledge of restorative justice and restorative justice practices, social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and effective intervention strategies
- Ability to assess and respond to the diverse needs of students, including those from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Ability to develop and implement effective behavioral and emotional support strategies while using a strengths-based approach
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage group dynamics, address conflict, and foster an inclusive environment
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and advocate for student needs
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the evolving needs of students and the program
- Emphasis on setting clear social emotional boundaries with staff and students
- Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines effectively
- Occasional availability for evening and weekend events
Desired Qualifications
- Traditional Health Worker credentials. This can include Peer Navigator, Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Youth Support Specialist
- Working knowledge of networking and fundraising skills
- Strong project management skills
- Prior experience with documentation for case management and grant related purposes
- Bilingual capabilities
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