Community Engagement Coach - Madison, United States - Mansfield Hall

Mansfield Hall

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Madison, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Coach provides direct student support in functioning as a student and as a member of the Mansfield Hall community and the community as a whole.

Community Engagement Coaches assist students in daily activities and provide direction and support in following a daily schedule consistent with the Student Pathway to Independence Plan.

The Community Engagement Coach will also support Structured Study Time, providing academic support to students in a study hall setting.

Like all Mansfield Hall employees, Community Engagement Coaches should embody the mission, values, philosophy, and approach of the organization.

Schedule:

Week A:
Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Week B:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Essential Functions:

Contribute to the building and development of student plans
Understand student plans, and identify and address successes and struggles relative to their goals
Coach and provide regular feedback in following individual plans, including selfcare, social communication, schedule management, and community engagement
Identify and address areas of deficiency in meeting the expectations established in the student plan
Encourage student independence and the development of life skills
Build effective relationships with students
Collaborate with Directorlevel staff and Mansfield Hall Administrative Leadership as necessary to ensure the highest quality programming for the students
Address and deescalate onsite student wellbeing issues such as heightened emotional situations
Managing the staff phone, and working closely/appropriately with Directors and in oncall person during evenings and weekends.
Monitor and track student progress through documentation in Google Suite
Encourage and facilitate extracurricular activities both within and outside the residence hall
Facilitate social interactions in common spaces, during meal times, and community events
Tidy common spaces in the building, and assist with meal setup and takedown
Perform other duties not specified, but essential to the functioning of the Mansfield Hall program

In performing their job responsibilities, our employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects Mansfield Hall's commitment to a supportive and encouraging living and learning environment.

This includes effective and respectful interaction with co-workers and students alike, embracing our inclusive work and living environment, and always acting in consideration of the privacy and integrity of our students.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related fields, or equivalent experience.
One or more years of experience working in or with diverse learners, higher education settings, multiple stakeholders, or a combination of these
Experience supporting students and stakeholders around academic/social growth and development in a higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to develop strong professional relationships with colleagues and students, including demonstrating selfadvocacy, and setting boundaries with colleagues and students
Ability to professionally represent Mansfield Hall in external interactions with partners and service providers
Knowledge of the learning and social challenges inherent in the Mansfield Hall student community
Ability to work both independently and as a team, in a flexspace work environment
Ability to multitask and oversee an environment consisting of up to 50 students
A passion for supporting team goals and success.