Vista Hill Foundation Hiring for Social Emotional Education Specialist Full Time

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with troubled young people, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

PROGRAM

Be a part of PROMOTE!, a program partnering with the Escondido Union School District (EUSD) to provide school and community-based services to elementary school students and their parents/families utilizing the Incredible Years® Prevention and Early-Intervention Program. Familiarity with Incredible Years® Program is a plus, but training in the model is also included for all staff.

THE POSITION

Provide social-emotional support services to elementary school students (TK-3rd) utilizing Incredible Years® Child Dinosaur Classroom and Small Group Curriculum Programs. Teach students about school rules, students doing their best in school, understanding feelings, effective problem solving skills, anger management, how to be a good friend, and talking to friends. Facilitate daily classroom presentations and small groups, collaborate with classroom teachers and school Social Workers to address student behavioral concerns. Assist with the facilitation of school-wide socio-emotional interventions and workshops for school staff to identify strategies and interventions for working with at-risk youth.

Provide support and assistance to other members of the Vista Hill team to ensure that support services are provided effectively and efficiently in schools.

REQUIREMENTS

-B.A. in Social Sciences or related field candidate: 1-2 years’ experience in providing behavioral health programming/education groups and working with high risk youth/families

-Must have experience working in school-based programs, school-based mental health/mental health clinic, day treatment facility or other behavioral health setting.

-Demonstrate ability to be friendly and engaging with clients, the team, and public as a professional representative of the organization.

-Bilingual English / Spanish required

-Ability to pass a background check, TB test, drug screen, and COVID-19 vaccine/Booster requirements.

HOURS

Full-time (Monday-Friday)

7:30am – 4:00pm

PAY

B.A. Level Candidate: $20.00/hour , may be adjusted based on experience

BENEFITS

This position receives full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, and employer-paid pension. See below for more details on employer benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location