Social Skills Facilitator

Job Purpose

The Social Skills Facilitator works collaboratively with district administrators to establish appropriate intervention programs for participating students. Conducts educational support groups for elementary, middle and/or high school students using curriculum on conflict resolution, grief and loss, anger management and issues specific to new students. Communicates student progress with identified administrators, counselors and parents/guardians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, family life management, psychology, health education or home economics required.
• Master’s degree in related area preferred.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with district administrators to establish appropriate intervention programs for participating students.
• Congduct educational support groups for elementary, middle and/or high school students using curriculum on conflict resolution, grief and loss, anger management and issues specific to new students.
• Communicate student progress with identified administrators, counselors and parents/guardian.
• Complete required enrollment evaluation forms to ensure ongoing program evaluation.
• Facilitate after school groups of participating student’s parent/guardians to discuss student progress and provide programs on anger management, sibling rivalry, school success and cultural diversity.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by district administrators.
• Establishes a meaningful communication link with referred children to reduce problematic behavior and to improve their behavior, educational performance and social relationships.
• Uses play, conversation, reactive play materials, games, academic coaching and other approaches to achieve prescribed goals with individual children who are experiencing school adjustment problems of a behavioral, emotional and/or educational nature.
• Converses with children and establishes an atmosphere that encourages the expression of feelings and ideas.
• Helps to build confidence and self-esteem in children through one-to-one and group interactions.
• Provides feedback to the principal, teachers and other school personnel and, at the discretion of the team, to parents about the progress and behavior of the child.
• Participates with school personnel in the assignment, progress and termination conferences concerning the children.
• Meets with other school personnel and/or parents to gain additional relevant information about referred children so as to better understand their current behavior.
• Participates in periodic in-service instructional workshops and other training sessions.
• Writes appropriate progress notes and reports for children being seen and responds to research questionnaires and instruments to help evaluate the program.
• Participates in regularly scheduled individual and/or group supervision with a school social worker and/or counselor.

Skills/Other

• Accepts supervision and direction.
• Works creatively and skillfully with children.
• Exhibits interest and enthusiasm and demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills for working with young children, peers, local school district staff and parents.
• Maintains positive working relationships with team members.
• Utilizes district technology and works to maintain proficiency, as skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.
• Solves problems logically and effectively, manages multiple tasks and demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Has excellent oral, written, electronic and interpersonal communication skills.
• Works a flexible workday and work week.
• Maintains a calm, poised and professional image at all times.
• Exercises good judgment and makes decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.

Statement Of Nondiscrimination

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of the Linden Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: District Compliance Officers Linden Community Schools 7205 W. Silver Lake Rd. Linden, Michigan 48451 (810) 591-0980