ON-CALL Behavior Intervention Program (BIP) Specialist


Position Summary: The On-Call Behavior Intervention Program (BIP) Specialist is responsible for working one-on-one with students exhibiting pre-adolescent/ adolescent behaviors that will benefit from redirection, de-escalation strategies, and restorative practices and their families to determine appropriate and effective interventions that will ensure success in school and the community.

Position Status: Part-time, Not benefits eligible 

Hours: Hours vary depending on program needs

Compensation:  $25-$35/hour

Grade Level: Middle School OR High School

Reports to: BIP Supervisor 

Posting date: November 22, 2022

Close date: Open until filled

ABOUT ST. PAUL YOUTH SERVICES

To improve our community’s collective ability to engage and support all youth, St. Paul Youth Services (SPYS) partners directly with young people to build skills and resources to achieve their goals; guides nonprofits, schools, and public agencies in transforming their practices and cultures to be more youth-centric; and amplifies youth voice in public policy - all to achieve measurably more positive and equitable outcomes for our youth. Click here to learn more www.spys.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Student, Family, and Educator Support

    1. Facilitate and provide social-emotional support for Middle School or High School students who have been identified by the school through teacher and/or staff input to be exhibiting pre-adolescent/adolescent behaviors that will benefit from redirection, de-escalation strategies, and restorative practices in school or the community.

    2. Proactively engage with youth, their family, school, and community resources to develop specific measurable goals, meeting with youth in-person or over video at minimum on a weekly basis.

    3. Continually collaborate with community resources that provide mentoring, youth development, mental health, vocational or other services to assist youth in developing a success plan.

    4. Develop training and compile resources for youth that address anger management, problem solving, personal development, and effective social skills.

    5. Provide opportunities for students to have meaningful engagement with the Saint Paul Public Schools restorative practices process.

  1. Data and Documentation 

    1. Record student outcome data in Apricot software in accordance with program requirements and direction from supervisor.

    2. Document all communications (emails, phone calls, in-person visits, etc.) in Apricot software ensuring accurate recordkeeping.

  1. Professional Development 

    1. Participate in  Professional Development in-person or online as identified with Supervisor 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Desired Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Required)

  • 2+ years of related experience or training (Required)

  • Demonstrated success working with youth and families to achieve measurable outcomes (Required)

  • Experience providing de-escalation, redirection, and restorative practices in a school setting (Preferred) 

  • Bi-lingual Hmong/English speaking (Preferred) 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work with diverse populations

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment

  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality

  • Provide a high level of commitment to diversity, inclusion, racial equity, and cultural/linguistic responsiveness

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • In-Person at Partner School 

  • Occasional remote/in-person meetings at SPYS’ Office (Team Meeting, Professional Development, Administrative task)

TO APPLY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  • St. Paul Youth Services is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer.  Candidates from underrepresented communities and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.