What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention and Early Intervention Coordinator position at Jobleads-US?
About San Diego Youth Services
SDYS has helped improve the lives of over 780,000 homeless, runaway, and vulnerable youth since its inception in 1970. Our mission is to provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers, and housing to more than 28,000 youth every year. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education, healthcare, and social services, and we work tirelessly to make this a reality.
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate IY Classroom lessons to elementary school children (preschool to 3rd grade) to strengthen student emotional, persistence, social, and academic competencies and prevent behavioral problems
- Support outreach and recruitment efforts to engage parents and caregivers in PEI IY Small groups and parent groups
- Collect screening tools and post-service surveys completed by teachers
- Recruit and provide wellness family events and workshops at least four times a year at each assigned school
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, education, psychology)
- 2 years of experience working with children and families in a similar role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of participants, program, and schools
