21st Century Youth Advocate Level 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Advocate will work under the supervision of certified staff assisting students in developing competence in core curriculum areas to meet state performance standards and assisting students and their parents in personal development, recreational, cultural and life skills activities.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Thoroughly reviews the grant proposal to understand the philosophy and mission of the 21st CCLC program.
2. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Enrichment Teachers, assists in planning and delivery of academic activities during the 21st CCLC program.
3. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Enrichment Teachers assists in the planning delivery, and supervision of youth development, recreational, and cultural activities for students.
4. Works closely with 21st CCLC program staff to ensure enrolled students' needs are met.
5. Provides input into the planning of curriculum and program activities.
6. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Teachers, assists in the planning, delivery, and supervision of educational, cultural, recreational and self-improvement activities for students.
7. Assists 21st CCLC staff with non-instructional duties such as snack and bathroom routines.
8. Performs required record-keeping and assists project staff with the capture of data for evaluative purposes.
9. Participates in 21st CCLC professional learning activities.
10. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents, and children
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. High School education or equivalent.
2. Candidate must have successful experience in working with at-risk youth and must work well with people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. Foster positive staff, parent, and child relations.
3. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The 21^st Century Youth Advocate Level I is funded entirely through the 21st CCLC Grant funds and the position is contingent upon availability of grant funds. The salary has a maximum cap based on grant funding. The position is funded for 149 days for two and half hours daily for Elementary Schools and 120 hours and three hours for Middle and High Schools after school per day; and, in addition, four hours per month on weekends, and five and one-half hours per day for ten or twenty days during the summer depending on the level (Elementary or Secondary) based on schedule availability. Up to 30 additional hours can be required for professional learning activities and to meet evaluative criteria.