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AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Associate

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Compensation
$5850 stipend
Location
Dubuque, IA
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
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National Service Criminal History Check

Job overview

The City of Dubuque seeks an AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Associate to support students in the Dubuque Community School District during a 20-week spring service term. The associate provides targeted SEL interventions, builds relationships with at-risk youth, tracks student progress, collaborates with school staff, and supports volunteer involvement. The role also includes disaster-response training and requires at least 25 service hours per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

At-Risk Youth SupportTeen Youth SupportCommunity EngagementCreativityDependabilitySelf-StarterWalkingLifting 30 PoundsBending and Kneeling

Qualifications

Reliable TransportationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentMust Be 17+National Service Criminal History CheckUS Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Associate

City of Dubuque

1 Positions

ID: 5531040

Posted On 10/28/2026

Job Overview

Position Summary

Position Summary

AmeriCorps Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Associate

  • January 4th, 2027 - May 22nd, 2027 (20 Week Contract)

450 Hours Contract - Minimum of 25 hours/week

Compensation: Living Allowance Total: $ 5,850 ($585.00 every 2 weeks over 20 weeks) + Education Award: $*1,956.35

Closing Date: December 30th, 2026

General Purpose

AmeriCorps is a national service program that takes a different approach to improve lives and fostering civic engagement. AmeriCorps Members commit their time to address critical community needs. In Dubuque, AmeriCorps Members serve at the intersection of education and mental health to help youth understand their emotions, reactions, and relationships through social-emotional learning to improve academic, career, and social success. City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Members implement key skill-building program to have the following impacts:

  1. Youth experience programs promoting healthy lifestyles resulting in decreased youth risk-related behaviors.

  2. Youth development skills to build meaningful and healthy relationships while experiencing being valued and respected.

  3. Providing every young person with the opportunity to grow up safely and access their best possible future.

The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Associate- Spring Semester plays a vital role in providing targeted support to students in need of skill development within the Dubuque Community School District. As an AmeriCorps member, you will be responsible for implementing and promoting social-emotional learning initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and academic success of students. This role requires a compassionate, flexible, and dedicated individual who understands the importance of social-emotional development and is committed to creating a positive and welcoming learning environment.

Benefits:

  • Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service.

  • Living Allowance

  • Student loan forbearance and interest payments for eligible loans

Job Duties

Service Responsibilities

  1. Conduct Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions:

  2. Provide one-on-one and small-group SEL interventions using Changemakers Curriculum.

  3. Work closely with identified at-risk students to set goals, monitor behavior, and provide feedback and support.

  4. Conduct SEL Interventions at least two times per week, focusing on improving social-emotional health and developing positive behavioral skills.

  5. Conduct student observations during key times in the school day, such as classroom time, specialist time, recess, lunchtime, transition time, and before/after-school time.

  6. Identify appropriate curriculum materials and strategies to meet the wide range of needs for the students.

  7. Build positive connections with youth:

  8. Develop and maintain positive relationships with at-risk youth, serving as a trusted mentor and role model.

  9. Foster a sense of trust, confidence, and belonging among the youth through regular interactions and mentorship.

  10. Help students develop skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, personal responsibility, goal directed behavior, decision-making and optimistic thinking.

  11. Collect and analyze program data:

  12. Conduct and analyze DESSA assessments and evaluations to measure students' social-emotional competencies and progress.

  13. Collect and analyze data gathered through student observation to inform interventions and adjust strategies as needed.

  14. Collaborate with the school’s MTSS team to provide updates to administrators and teachers regarding student assessment results and ongoing skill development.

  15. Support crisis intervention and student well-being:

  16. Collaborate with the school's crisis response team to provide support during challenging situations.

  17. Receive training and guidance to effectively handle de-escalation and crisis situations.

  18. Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and AmeriCorps Members

  19. Collaborate with teachers to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes social-emotional development.

  20. Work closely with AmeriCorps SEL Intervention Specialist and the AmeriCorps Intervention Coordinator to share observations, student data, best practices and will collaborate on all AmeriCorps SEL Program Interventions and activities.

  21. Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to addressing youth crises.

  22. Volunteer Management:

  23. Recruit, manage, monitor, train, and document volunteer involvement with SEL programming.

  24. Coordinate with volunteers to support the implementation of activities and ensure a safe and supportive environment for participants.

  25. Disaster Response (AmeriCorps-Disaster Response Team)

  26. Participate in A-DRT training(s) to ensure the member has knowledge and ability to respond to disasters.

  27. Complete other training necessary to support disaster deployments, including but not limited to Volunteer Reception Center (VRC), first aid, mental health first aid, and chainsaw training.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

  • Walk and carry materials up and down steps.

  • Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

  • Lift 30 pounds.

  • Bend, squat and kneel.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

  • Must be competent in working with at-risk youth, teenaged youth, and communities facing barriers.

  • Applicant must have reliable transportation.

  • Applicant must be creative, energetic, dependable and a self-starter.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent OR agree to obtain one while under service to the AmeriCorps Program

  • Be 17 years or older at the start of service (no upper age limit).

  • Pass a national service criminal history check prior to first day of service due to reoccurring access to vulnerable populations.

  • Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Supplemental Information

Service Schedule

The Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Associate’s scheduled hours may fluctuate based on student schedules throughout the school year. Typical schedule: Mon - Fri: Serve flexibly between the hours of 8am – 3:30pm for a minimum of 25 hours per week. Opportunities for weekend and evening hours or special events may become available during the year.

Example schedule for illustrative purposes:

  • Monday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Lunchbreak from 12:30-1pm

  • Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Lunchbreak from 12:30-1pm

  • Wednesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Lunchbreak from 12:30-1pm

  • Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Lunchbreak from 12:30-1pm

  • Friday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Lunchbreak from 12:30-1pm

  • Saturday: Off

  • Sunday: Off

Leave: Sick leave, personal leave, and holiday leave is allowed, but such time off does not count towards the required number of hours needed to successfully complete the term of service. There are additional benefits offered if the member has a compelling personal circumstance.

Disaster Deployments: Member who opt-in to be engaged in disaster deployment/activities will need to ensure availability for the term of the disaster deployments, generally 2-4 weeks. Make plans for pets, family members, other employment and responsibilities that need regular attention.

Evaluations and Alternative Service

AmeriCorps Members are required by the program to complete Self-Evaluations.

Mid-Term Evaluations: At the member’s halfway point during their term of service, the member will complete a self-evaluation and their Site Supervisor will complete an evaluation on the member. The member and site supervisor will meet, with or without Program Staff, to discuss the evaluations in-depth. These evaluations must be submitted to the AmeriCorps Program.

End-Term Evaluations: Upon the completion of their AmeriCorps Contract, all members will complete an End-Term Evaluation. The End-Term Evaluation must be completed, signed, and submitted to the AmeriCorps Program within 30 days of the member’s final date of service. Non-submission of this document within the 30-day timeframe will lead to the member being exited for cause (see section 9 of the Member Service Agreement) and will forfeit the member’s right to the Education Award.

Members may engage in other allowable activities that are not specifically outlined in the position description, but that support the AmeriCorps program design, and which will help the Program meet its goals. Under no circumstances will members be asked to perform prohibited activities. Volunteers recruited and/or managed by AmeriCorps members will not participate in prohibited activities as outlined in the approved grant application.

Our Commitment to You

The City of Dubuque is committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Our organization provides equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our growing community. In accordance with legal obligations our policies and practices are designed to ensure fair treatment and foster a respectful workplace where all are encouraged to apply.

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563-589-4125

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Job Details

Categories

Clerical/Office Administration

Education

Government/Public Service

Legal

Management/Executive

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Pay/Salary

$585.00 Biweekly

Company ID

931

Job REQ #

5531040

# Positions

1

Start Date

20261028

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About the Company

Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community.

The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as:

  • Health and Dental Insurance

  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Retirement Savings (IPERS)

  • Deferred Compensation Plan

  • Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage

  • Short-Term Disability

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

  • Paid Time Volunteering

With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit www.CityOfDubuque.org/Jobs .

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