Trauma Informed Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Overview :

The SeeIt Program Specialist supports and ensures the implementation of the SeeIt program (Systemic Evaluation, Enhancement and Institutional Training) in the Behavioral Health Department. This program ensures trauma-informed capacity building in Chicago Public Schools.

Responsibilities :

Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens :

• Support implementation of BH program and all components of SeeIt model through training and collaborative service provision
• Develop and maintain appropriate external partnerships and relationships with schools
• Collaborate with Restorative Justice team and Behavioral Health team members
• Actively work with SeeIt Program Coordinator to ensure accurate data collection and evaluation of the program
• Work with assigned staff to manage budget lines related to direct service with program participants
• Actively participate in all agency meetings, clinical staffings, weekly clinical supervision, professional development trainings and assigned partner / school meetings
• Stay current with behavioral health, youth development, restorative justice, racial equity, and SEL best practices
• Support process for youth to be referred to Alternatives’ for therapy; ensure youth have access to other options if they fall outside of Alternatives’ eligibility guidelines
• Provide education and interactive trainings for Alternatives and School staff using a positive youth development philosophy, trauma-informed, and Restorative Justice framework for working with youth
• Demonstrate knowledge of Alternatives, Inc. policies, practices, and services
• Represent Alternatives at relevant forums and events as assigned
• Participate in Alternatives’ fundraising initiatives
• Complete in a timely fashion all other tasks as assigned

Requirements :