Youth Program Coordinator (2097)

Position Summary

Our mission is to engage middle and high school students by supporting them through social emotional development, navigation of the education system, career preparedness, creating a safe environment and providing services that are individualized and culturally competent to build brighter futures. The Youth Coordinator organizes and supervises youth development programs, works closely with the Children’s Program Coordinator and College and Career Readiness Coordinator and reports directly to the Manager of Children, Youth and Family Programs.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises employees by observing work duties and activities while implementing policies and procedures and providing feedback.
• Plans and organizes activities, maintains curriculums and schedules trips for students.
• Provides a syllabus to students, and a monthly calendar of events to parents. Engages parents and addresses concerns with them with courtesy and patience.
• Creates a safe, inclusive and friendly learning environment for students, parents, volunteers and staff. Demonstrate patience and flexibility in changing jobs demands and when interacting with the public.
• Implement and monitor detailed intervention plan for targeted students. Provide behavior reports to parents as needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, program evaluations, and any additional reports and submit in a timely manner. Order supplies and equipment when necessary and within budgeting requirements.
• Collaborate with College and Career Readiness Coordinator to support the tutoring and mentoring components.
• Maintain and form partnerships with outside community agencies that enhance the academic, personal and career success of all youth.
• Develops, conducts and evaluates afterschool and summer programming in collaboration with the Children’s Program Coordinator and the Manager of CYF Programs by providing and planning instructional and enrichment resources/material to support part-time staff.

Note

Must be available to work on-site on Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (or later, during school year), and on weekends (time varies) on occasion for special events. This is a full-time position.

Core competencies:

1. Program Design and Delivery
   1. Curriculum and Activity Planning: Ability to design and implement engaging programs that foster leadership, personal growth, and skill-building for youth.
   2. Age-Appropriate Engagement: Understanding the developmental needs of youth and ensuring activities are relevant, inclusive, and engaging for diverse groups.
   3. Program Evaluation: Skills in evaluating program effectiveness, assessing participant progress, and adjusting programs as necessary.
2. Youth Development Knowledge
   1. Social and Emotional Development: Expertise in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, using this knowledge to create supportive environments.
   2. Mentorship and Empowerment: Ability to mentor and empower youth, encouraging self-confidence, decision-making, and goal-setting.
3. Communication and Relationship Building
   1. Building Trusting Relationships: Ability to build rapport with youth, ensuring that they feel supported, valued, and understood.
   2. Family and Community Engagement: Collaborating with families, schools, and community organizations to support youth development and provide additional resources.
4. Leadership and Team Management
   1. Supervising Staff and Volunteers: Leadership skills to recruit, train, and manage staff or volunteers, ensuring that they understand the program's goals and provide effective support.
   2. Conflict Resolution: Ability to handle conflicts between youth or between youth and staff, resolving issues with empathy and fairness.
5. Safety and Risk Management
   1. Safety Protocols: Knowledge of child safety regulations, emergency procedures, and behavior management strategies to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
   2. Risk Assessment: Identifying potential risks in programming and implementing strategies to mitigate them.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and social media platforms
• Ability to instruct and manage afterschool staff and students effectively
• Ability to relate to young people and keep a professional distance is a must
• A self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be grounded and organized, yet flexible and open to the changing demands of the organization; Willing to step into tasks as needed
• Possess ability to work in a team in various environments with minimal supervision
• Comfortable assisting people of diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds
• Must have a driver’s license; ability to drive a 15 passenger van (required)