YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST Job at TLC Family Resource Center
TLC Family Resource Center Claremont, NH 03743
$24 - $30 an hour
LOCATION: Hybrid, Claremont, NH
SALARY RANGE: $24 - $30 per hour
HOURS: 40hrs
BASIC FUNCTION
The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing high-quality programs that improve health and wellness outcomes for youth ages 11-21. Priority areas include substance use prevention, mental health, teen pregnancy prevention, and LGBTQ+ health. The YP Specialist will actively participate in team projects and initiatives designed to advance membership, increase program participation, and further develop youth programs based on strategic goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TIME ON TASK EXPECTATIONS
Program Development (30% of time)
ESSENTIAL TRAITS
SALARY RANGE: $24 - $30 per hour
HOURS: 40hrs
BASIC FUNCTION
The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing high-quality programs that improve health and wellness outcomes for youth ages 11-21. Priority areas include substance use prevention, mental health, teen pregnancy prevention, and LGBTQ+ health. The YP Specialist will actively participate in team projects and initiatives designed to advance membership, increase program participation, and further develop youth programs based on strategic goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TIME ON TASK EXPECTATIONS
Program Development (30% of time)
- Develop, implement, and provide programs and direct services to youth ages 11-21
- Expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
- Direct and supervise program activities with staff, volunteers, and youth to meet the needs of the community and fulfill TLC’s objectives
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and schools
- Coordinate arrangements with venues, sites, and activity locations
- Develop a variety of pro-social activities, field trips, and discussions with teen youth, including a community service project.
- Manage youth and volunteers to ensure the safety and well-being of each youth participant
- Works with youth in building a trusting relationship
- Develop leadership, teamwork, and self-advocacy skills with youth by encouraging the development of positive relationships and assisting them in the development of self-advocacy skills, initiative and accountability
- Regularly and appropriately engage youth through the following venues: face-to-face contacts, telephone, social networking, e-mail etc.
- Build and manage a volunteer program to support youth initiatives
- Develop topics, plan agendas, and co-facilitate monthly parent/caregiver education groups centered around building positive parenting skills and education about pre-adolescent development
- Collaborate with outside organizations to invite facilitators to present valuable information to parents/caregivers
- Design and implement incentives to promote attendance and participation of both youth and parents/caregivers
- Receive training in, plan for and implement the evidence-based Get Real Curriculum
- Make direct contact with students who have completed online class registration
- Develop and build strong relationships with local middle schools
- Deliver classes/workshops according to agreed upon schedule and to curriculum fidelity
- Track progress of program development
- Survey youth quarterly for continued engagement
- Accurately report time worked
- Participate in required team meetings and supervision
- Participate in annual Performance Review
- Complete agency required and professional trainings related to roles and responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage volunteers
- Associates Degree in education or human service field (preferred)
- 2+ years experience working with youth
- Experience designing and implementing programs in a community setting
- Knowledge of child and teen developmental concepts and strategies
- Knowledge of family dynamics, and positive parenting strategies
- Knowledge of youth behavioral strategies
- Experience using Microsoft Office Applications
ESSENTIAL TRAITS
- Ability to think outside of the box to problem solve within the realm of responsibility
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized
- Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional weekends
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently while a part of a team
- Values diversity and inclusion
- Maintains high level of confidentiality and HIPPA compliance
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