Leading the Change in Youth Development

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 20,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.

As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

Opportunity Overview: SE NETWORK CIRCLE KEEPER

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of King County is to, inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as a productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We recognize that some youth need specialized, non-traditional programming to reach their full potential. The SE Network works with community partners to provide a safety net of specialized targeted programming that works to buffer the consequences of the many risk factors that pull our youth away from Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and a Healthy Lifestyle.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

As a Circle Keeper, this position will work closely with the Targeted Program Coordinator and the Rainier Beach Community-Wide Restorative Justice (RBCWRJ) Leadership Team to:

• Facilitate Peace/Healing Circles in the Rainier Beach Campus.
• Assist in identifying spaces within Rainier Beach Campus to implement Peace/Healing Circles.
• Assist with implementation of Peace/Healing Circles in identified spaces within the Rainier Beach Campus.
• Assist with outreach and recruitment of youth and adults to attend and participate in Peace/Healing Circles.
• Assist with implementing the Rainier Beach Campus Safety Continuum Tier 1 Prevention and Skill Building with the intent of leading into Tier 2 Early Interventions.
• Work with and/or collaborate with existing community organizations that are currently facilitating Peace Circles within the Rainier Beach Campus.
• Provide relevant information to participants regarding programs and services offered.

WORK WITH SE NETWORK SAFETYNET COORDINATION TEAM TO:

• Assist with the following for RBCWRJ Implementation Plan and Timeline:
  • Attend and participate in mandatory Circle Keeper trainings and debriefs/meetings.
• Assist in the development, tracking and reporting of outcome measurements for Peace/Healing Circles.
• Assist in document collection (sign-in/attendance sheets, surveys, field trip permission slips, etc.). This includes tracking youth engagement in Peace/Healing Circles.
• Innovate and implement ways to increase youth engagement and assess effectiveness of Peace/Healing Circles to ensure it meets their needs and wants.
• Network with parents, schools, juvenile justice and other community, government and faith-based agencies as needed.
• Perform other duties and/or tasks as assigned by SE Network Targeted Program Coordinator.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Maintain close, daily positive contact with Club staff and volunteers, Club members, and supervisor. Communicate daily to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.
• External: Support external contact as instructed with community groups, schools, member’s parents and others as directed by supervisor.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
• Must have knowledge and experience working with gang-involved or -affiliated youth
• Knowledgeable (or preferably a member) of the community
• Able to demonstrate an ability to build relationships with youth and de-escalate conflicts
• Consistent track record for being reliable and on time
• Able to physically stand for long periods of time and tolerate all weather conditions
• Able to read and write incident reports
• Good attention to detail, professional presence, strong customer relations skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Understanding of youth development principles, ability to motivate youth in a positive way
• Self-motivated and able to work with others on a team and independently with little supervision
• Successful completion of National Criminal History Background check
• Must have problem-solving/conflict-resolution skills
• Must be a passionate servant leader with a strong sense of calling to the field of intervention in addition to insights and understanding of the unique challenges our youth face in the SE Seattle community, these include community/school/family dynamics, risk factors and protective factors
• Ensure member confidentiality during and after employment: which includes, but not limited to membership data, and school data and other information obtained

HOURS: Variable Part-Time, hourly
LOCATION: Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club, 4520 MLK Jr Way S, Seattle, WA
REPORTS TO: SE Network Targeted Program Coordinator
PAYRATE: $23.00-24.00 per hour (Lifetime Range $20.00-24.00 and hour)

FLSA: Non-exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.