What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Coordinator position at Overtown Youth Center?
Position : Intervention Coordinator
Classification : Exempt
Location : Overtown (Miami)
Status : Full-time
Salary Range :
Competitive Based on Experience
Department : Program
Benefits :
401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AFLAC, and PTO & Paid Holidays
Purpose of the role
The role of the Intervention Coordinator is to inspire, empower and enrich the lives of students and families. Under the guidance of the Health Director, the Intervention Coordinator aims to support the team in providing inclusive and developmentally appropriate services to children, youth, and families that participate in the OYC program. This role will involve coaching and training other staff in this area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Collaborate with OYC Miami Program Coordinators, Teachers, and other program staff on creating and maintaining inclusive classroom spaces for OYC Miami Programming (e.g., behavior management charts, visual communication cards, feelings charts, sensory toy / fidget kits, resource binders with behavior contracts / monitoring tools, etc.)
- Conduct in-school rotation / visits at each program site to assist OYC Miami Program Coordinators / team with classroom observations and lunch time monitoring in order to provide coaching and support to the team member as it relates to the social emotional and behavioral needs of students in their caseload
- Coach and train staff in best practice intervention strategies for managing challenging behavior and addressing needs of children with unique abilities
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans for students to receive counseling and coaching services during programming based on social emotional and behavioral needs of that student
- Develop and maintain relationships with Principals, School Administrators, Counselors, and Inclusions Specialists at each program site
- Collaborate with community partners in connecting students and families with mental health services, care coordination services, advocacy services, and other related services based upon needs identified
- Document observations and interventions specific to a student / family through a case note in the client's record and other documentation methods as needed
- Develop and maintain an intervention resource library for Program Coordinators / direct service staff that includes intervention tools and informational resources that can be utilized with children and / or families of children with challenging behavior, mental health challenges, or unique abilities
- Facilitate social emotional wellness, group sessions for students during programming (e.g., psychoeducational workshops and / or support groups in collaboration with mental health partners)
- Assist in ensuring that incident reports are completed and submitted by program team within 24 hours to the Director of Program Operations and Chief Programs Officer
- Serve as a resource for staff for problem-solving and crisis intervention
- Participate in case staffing / team meetings as scheduled
- Facilitate and / or participate in Family Meetings to address student concerns as needed
- Provide case coordination services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed
- Coordinate services for students / families with other professionals and paraprofessionals
- Act as a liaison with the schools served by OYC
- Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum and special projects.
- Actively participate in staff development workshops and trainings that are designed to contribute to personal and professional growth
- Develop and maintain a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment in which students thrive
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