ASP Emotional Intelligence Supporter

The APS Emotional Intelligence Supporter  is responsible for providing collaborative and advisory services to teachers, counselors, parents/guardian, administrators, and other personnel related to all students with behavioral or social/emotional needs that interfere with the educational process.

Ministry Area/Department

Adopt a School

Position

APS Emotional Intelligence Supporter

Accountable To

Adopt a School Director

Ministry Target

Community; school staff and students

Position Is

Volunteer

Position May Be Filled By

Church member

Minimum Maturity Level

Stable, mature Christian

Spiritual Gifts

Teaching/Shepherding, Administration, Mercy, Exhortation

Talents or Abilities Desired

Education in counseling, good role model, understanding of God’s word to effectively counsel and provide services from a Christian foundation to children, teens, and staff

Best Personality Traits

Compassionate, Dependable, Discreet

Passion For

Empowering school staff and children to achieve healthy educational environments through a Christian perspective.

Length of Service Commitment

One year minimum

Anticipated Time Commitments:

1.    Doing ministry/preparing for ministry:

2.    Participating in meetings/training:

Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Assist with providing crisis intervention and individual counseling for students on various issues such as truancy, rebelliousness, aggressiveness, and social withdrawal.
2. Provide assistance and consultation to school personnel in matters related to student welfare, attendance and discipline, including implementation of school policies, regulations, and procedures.
3. Analyze discipline and attendance data for assigned schools and report observations and recommendations to Emotional Intelligence Lead.
4. Assist with on campus interventions, curriculum, and data collection.
5. Connect with community partners to assist students/families with challenges that cause poor attendance.
6. Assist with training and technical assistance to administrators, counselors, teachers, front office staff, nurses, and all other school staff in the areas related but not limited to: rights of foster/homeless youth, substance or physical abuse, ethical/race issues and collaboration with child welfare agencies.
7. Coordinate with Emotional Intelligence Lead to conduct home visits if appropriate and approved.