Anticipated SY26-27 Youth Intervention Specialist

Youth Intervention Specialist Job Code # 003015 Helps create an environment that promotes student learning and development through programming and support for student behavior. Primary Responsibilities: Positive Behavior Support · Implement and monitor Positive Behavior Intervention Support Program · Create Advisory Curriculum in conjunction with administration around Social and Emotional Learning · Deliver staff development around the PBIS/SEL programs · Implement and monitor the peer mediation council · Create staff/student mentoring initiative for at-risk students · De-escalate student incidents and behavior · Maintain communication with parents, teachers, and administration · Refer students to administration or student support as needed · Ensure that attendance is entered daily into Impact. · Ensure that all reporting timelines and deadlines are met. · Monitor student attendance and track absences · Daily phone calls to parents and students when absent · Home visits to chronically absent students · Design and implement attendance incentives · Serve on the attendance task force · Assist with the development of Individual Student Plans Secondary Responsibilities: Discipline · Monitor student behavior and provide consequences in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct in conjunction with the Assistant Principal · Manage student entrance every morning · Conduct hall sweeps and classroom walk-throughs to promote positive behavior · Monitor the cafeteria during lunch and events · Run the In-School Suspension Room as needed · Conduct afterschool and Saturday detention as needed

Requirements

College Degree in Public Administration, Education, or Human Services Field Previous experience in a school setting/or working with adolescents Ability to work after school and weekend hours Experience with Guided Discipline and PBIS Case Management Experience a plus Ability to interface with teachers and find creative solutions to challenging problems

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.