School Outreach Coordinator & Education Specialist
Company: Virginia Jobs
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities:
The Innovation in Child and Family Wellness Research Group
(Innovative Wellness) of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is
pleased to announce a School Outreach Coordinator & Education
Specialist position. Innovative Wellness at VCU
(https://innovativewellness.vcu.edu/) guides school- and
community-based efforts to promote social-emotional learning and
prevent substance abuse among adolescents. The ideal candidate for
this position will have demonstrated experience in working with
school systems and community organizations, have strong initiative
and communication skills, and are familiar with social-emotional
learning and prevention programs for youth populations. Applicants
must have a demonstrated record of working with diverse child and
youth populations.
This position shall:
- Collaborates with schools, districts, and regional and state
organizations, focusing on the introduction, implementation, and
sustainability of Rise Above, a trauma-informed, social-emotional
learning and substance abuse prevention program. Our program is
tailored for youth ages 11-18, and employs a curriculum that is
evidence-based, student-centered, and interactive. The program uses
trauma-informed, social-emotional learning, in efforts to help
youth cultivate life skills to help them overcome and thrive.
- Network with schools, prevention coalitions, and social service
agencies to disseminate the social-emotional learning program
- Facilitating the Rise Above program, either virtually or
in-person, at local school and community agencies. Curriculum
training will be provided within 2 months of employment
- Assist in ongoing evaluation activities, efforts to disseminate
program impact, and the development of grant proposals
- The position is for a 12-month period, with the option to renew
for an additional year contingent on performance. Minimum Hiring
Standards:
- Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling,
Psychology, Public Health, or a related discipline
- Experience in collaborating with schools, parent-teacher
groups, social services agencies, church groups, and other youth
and community organizations to provide a social-emotional learning
or other prevention program
- Experience in teaching and working with youth in school or
community settings
- Experience in multicultural environments is required. Must
display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences
present in the students and their families
- Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental needs of
youth by providing relevant teaching experiences
- Ability to understand and effectively use technology (e.g.,
Zoom, Google Classroom) and other learning applications.
- Must be proficient in MS word, Excel, Power Point and the
Internet. Preferred Hiring Standards:
- A doctoral degree in education social work, psychology, public
health, or a related discipline preferred.
- Previous experience in intervention research areas including
drug prevention, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed
schools, and evaluation research. Strong interpersonal,
organizational, and time management skills.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have prior
experience in teaching social-emotional learning programs or
substance abuse prevention curriculum in school settings.
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