Elementary Student Support Specialists
Position Description
Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 500 children in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-resourced communities in southeast Washington, DC, called Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks. In these neighborhoods, 80 percent of adults do not have a high school diploma, and the average annual household income is less than $10,000. With support from committed staff and volunteers, Horton’s Kids’ goal is to change the life trajectory of children by providing academic, youth development, and health and basic needs supports.
Details: Horton’s Kids is seeking two Social Workers or Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to provide behavioral support at our in-person Summer Camp for roughly 80 children in grades K-4. This position will play a crucial role in supporting students acclimate back into the school environment and mitigate learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a year of distance learning, our Summer Camp’s goal is to prepare kids to return to school; our strategy is to provide academic and SEL opportunities in the morning and enrichment activities/field trips in the afternoon. We know that executive functioning and social skills are crucial to success. This position will support students in regulating their emotions and providing a safe space for children to process the stress of returning to in-person programs.
Horton’s Kids Summer Camp is a 4-week program (June 28, 2021-July 23, 2021), Monday through Thursday from the hours of 8am-1pm. This year, we are operating out of the KIPP Douglass campus. During the week of June 21, 2021, we will provide 20 paid hours of training. This is an in-person, hourly position; the pay rate is $40/hour. We will provide bonuses at the end of camp for staff who have perfect attendance.
Due to COVID-19, appropriate and strict protocols will be put in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Core responsibilities of this position include:
- Oversee Mindfulness Room, a space used for 1-on-1 interventions to support students’ social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Provide individual therapeutic support to students on an as-needed basis.
- Respond to crisis situations and implement behavior intervention plans.
- In conjunction with teachers and Horton’s Kids staff, support the development of curriculum to addresses the developmental needs of students.
- Implement appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet varying student need.
- Develop strong relationships with students.
- Ensure all COVID protocols and precautions are met.
- Recording and reporting behavioral data for bi-weekly progress reports.
- Supporting the development of trauma-informed practices.
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Behavior Analysis or Related Field.
- Currently have a social work or counselor license in Washington, D.C., or a license from another state and the required documentation to receive reciprocity in D.C.
- School-based social worker, psychologist, or behaviorist with 2+ years (Preferred)
- Ability and willingness to collaborate with others to support students.
- Ability to facilitate group interventions with students of varying needs.
- Can provide appropriate support and safety as applicable to camp guidelines.
- Experience working with children and families who come from under-resourced, urban backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice for children and families!
Applicants will be asked to undergo standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, Child Protection Register check, and TB test. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins, please.
