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SLC Learning Specialist (Middle and High School) Fee for Service at CHC

CHC Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Mission and Priorities:At Childrens Health Council we believe in the promise and potential of every child teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language location or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD Learning Differences Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce creating systems built on equity access and inclusion elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships. Could this be you Do you like to work in an environment where we live our mission Do you value celebrating our differences and learning from them Are you passionate about the work you do Do you value collaboration Are you looking to be empowered as a professional to help us grow as an organizational communityAre you a skilled cross-cultural communicator helping cultivate a place of acceptance Do you value cross-cultural competence and communication with individuals teams and systems within our organization If you can answer yes to these questions this job could be for you! *This is a Fee for Service Position About the role!The SLC Learning Specialist is responsible for developing implementing and monitoring interventions indicated by testing direct observations and self-reports required by students to be successful at their respective high school and middle school. The specialist is knowledgeable and insightful into the academic and social-emotional challenges often confronting students with learner variability including learning disabilities and ADHD. This position reports to the Schwab Learning Center Director. This position is initially part-time and will increase in hours as demand for this new service grows.As an SLC Learning Specialist you will: Analyze individual student strengths and challenges and develop interventions to resolve academic impairment issues which may span multiple areas using advanced technical and professional expertise Ensure student confidentiality and HIPAA by adhering to the policies and practices on the students contracts and with the students college. Fulfill reporting requirements that address the Centers metrics. Conduct student-facing and parent-facing communications in a timely and professional manner. For each student evaluate and make customized recommendations on technology resources executive function needs and learning strategies that will enhance the students opportunity for success. Provide direct advice to students and parents on a range of issues including but not limited to academic support accessibility workplace demands executive functioning and community standards to assist them in making appropriate choices and decisions. Provide consulting advice to key personnel involved with the student most commonly the parent/guardian that elevates their understanding of the students challenges and accommodations to enhance the students opportunity for success with that parent/guardian teacher professor supervisor and/or related support personnel. Abide by established processes and policies designed to safeguard students confidentiality. Possess the ability to administer a variety of standardized academic assessments rating scales and conduct interviews as part of developing a students Comprehensive Learning Toolkit; summarize key indicators observations and direct statements by the student in client summary form and intake notes. Collaborate with relevant professionals across the CHC agency especially those in the Clinical Services Division and Administrative support areas. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. Design and conduct relevant workshops for students and parents as needed. Perform other related duties as required and assigned.What were looking for: Advanced communication skills to communicate information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences client groups and all levels of management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information. Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and a variety of assistive and presentation software. Advanced client service skills. Competency in managing service time and developing invoices to assure timely and accurate financial transactions. Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and proven success in following through and completing projects Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal financial and CHC policies procedures & regulations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize multi-task and collaborate with excellence.About your background (education/experience): Bachelors Degree in Special Education Learning Sciences Psychology or other program related to learning disabilities neurodiversity learner variability cognitive neuroscience required. Masters Degree preferred Min 3 years of experience working with middle school teen and/or young adult students with learning differences and attention challenges. Demonstrated interest and experience in applying research-based strategies and techniques. Experience and interest in assessment of student and program outcomes. Experience administering and/or interpreting educational measures and cognitive testing typically associated with learning disabilities ADHD and other types of learning differences. Experience collecting and analyzing data to use in the development of learning strategies/executive function skill building. Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning. Experience with developing e-portfolios preferred. Conference presentation experience is a plus.Working Conditions:Physical Requirements: An employee in this position may be required to occasionally lift move and/or set-up stacks of documents such as training binders or other training materials lap-top computers in-focus projectors flip charts and other materials required for meetings and presentations. The employee will also be required to work for extended periods of time at a computer.Special Job Requirements: Flexibility will be required for the work schedule; evenings (until about 8pm) and weekend hours will be required. Work may be done remotely as approved by the Director. Contact with Others: Extensive interpersonal interaction with peers subordinates and outside contacts.Range: $38.46-$48.08 per hourPay Type: Fee for Service* The starting hourly rate for this position is as shown above. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background training work experience location business needs and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Equal Opportunity Employer:CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to . Required Experience:IC Key Skills Events,IT Audit,Land Survey,Accountancy,Contract Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 38 - 48

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