Teen Engagement Specialist
Teen Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
Teen Engagement Specialist
Employment Type: Fulltime
Location: McKeesport
Hours: 40 hours weekly
Status: Hourly/NonExempt
Compensation: Starting Salary of $17.31 hourly
About Us
BGCWPA is a missionbased organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest most comprehensive outofschooltime providers in the region annually serving over 7500 youth from Allegheny County and Somerset County in preschool before/afterschool summer camp teen mentoring workforce development STEAM and sports programs.An affiliate of a national organizationBoys & Girls Clubs of America.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth our families and our communities BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires trains and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or veteran status.
Job Summary
The position will coordinate and implement teen programs and support the Teen Coordinator in:
planning promoting coordinating and implementing teen programming. Programs include
mentoring workforce development STEAM Entrepreneurship and socialemotional learning
programs.
Responsibilities
Supports a broad range of programs for teens such as educational physical fitness social
recreational and arts & crafts; based on overall plan for teen and mentoring programming
across the agency plans develops and implements; and performs related administrative
duties. Emphasis placed on Boys & Girls Club of Americas priority outcomes of Academic
Success Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. Experience implementing the
five key elements for positive youth development: a safe positive environment fun supportive
relationships opportunities and expectations recognition in addition to highyield learning
activities targeted programs and regular attendance is a must.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of youth program development;
Support recruitment efforts to increase teen enrollment;
Ability to take initiative to design and elevate programs;
Ability to respond to and attempt to resolve conflicts that may arise among the
members and/or staff in a calm and professional manner;
Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with youth and
their families as well as community leaders participating in the programs;
Ability to use restorative practices and a trauma informed approach to engage teens;
Demonstrated ability in working with young people families and community leaders.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of training in social services education or a related field and a
minimum of 1year work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization
supporting the needs of youth;
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors Degree and teaching certification or
closely related field preferred; Education Social Work K12 human performance
enhancement human services or related field
Knowledge of positive youth development with an ability to design learning strategies
and programs to enhance knowledge skills and abilities for youth
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health care services trauma
informed care and referral resources.
Excellent crisis intervention interpersonal conflict mediation and communication skills.
Strong time management organization and project prioritization skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents
staff and outside agencies
Advanced positive customer service skills needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
3 letters of Reference needed upon hiring
Clearances Act 33 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR letter.
Mandated Reporter Certification
Attend CPR Pediatric First Aid training.
Strong time management organization and project prioritization skills are a must
Proficient in Google Suite.
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following
physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds pushing any/or pulling climbing to
include steps balancing stooping standing sitting kneeling crawling crouching and
signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air
conditioning heat dust fumes noise close quarters etc.
Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors.
Certifications and Clearances
BGCPWAs highest priority is the safety of the youth we serve. CPR Pediatric First Aid Child
Abuse Prevention Criminal History FBI Clearance NSOR Certificate PA Disclosure PA Staff
Health Assessment TB Test and Mandated Reporter certification are required.
Notice
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or
genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color
religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic
information disability or veteran status.
Employment Type: Fulltime
Location: McKeesport
Hours: 40 hours weekly
Status: Hourly/NonExempt
Compensation: Starting Salary of $17.31 hourly
About Us
BGCWPA is a missionbased organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest most comprehensive outofschooltime providers in the region annually serving over 7500 youth from Allegheny County and Somerset County in preschool before/afterschool summer camp teen mentoring workforce development STEAM and sports programs.An affiliate of a national organizationBoys & Girls Clubs of America.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth our families and our communities BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires trains and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or veteran status.
Job Summary
The position will coordinate and implement teen programs and support the Teen Coordinator in:
planning promoting coordinating and implementing teen programming. Programs include
mentoring workforce development STEAM Entrepreneurship and socialemotional learning
programs.
Responsibilities
Supports a broad range of programs for teens such as educational physical fitness social
recreational and arts & crafts; based on overall plan for teen and mentoring programming
across the agency plans develops and implements; and performs related administrative
duties. Emphasis placed on Boys & Girls Club of Americas priority outcomes of Academic
Success Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. Experience implementing the
five key elements for positive youth development: a safe positive environment fun supportive
relationships opportunities and expectations recognition in addition to highyield learning
activities targeted programs and regular attendance is a must.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of youth program development;
Support recruitment efforts to increase teen enrollment;
Ability to take initiative to design and elevate programs;
Ability to respond to and attempt to resolve conflicts that may arise among the
members and/or staff in a calm and professional manner;
Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with youth and
their families as well as community leaders participating in the programs;
Ability to use restorative practices and a trauma informed approach to engage teens;
Demonstrated ability in working with young people families and community leaders.
Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of training in social services education or a related field and a
minimum of 1year work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization
supporting the needs of youth;
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors Degree and teaching certification or
closely related field preferred; Education Social Work K12 human performance
enhancement human services or related field
Knowledge of positive youth development with an ability to design learning strategies
and programs to enhance knowledge skills and abilities for youth
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health care services trauma
informed care and referral resources.
Excellent crisis intervention interpersonal conflict mediation and communication skills.
Strong time management organization and project prioritization skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents
staff and outside agencies
Advanced positive customer service skills needed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
3 letters of Reference needed upon hiring
Clearances Act 33 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR letter.
Mandated Reporter Certification
Attend CPR Pediatric First Aid training.
Strong time management organization and project prioritization skills are a must
Proficient in Google Suite.
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following
physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds pushing any/or pulling climbing to
include steps balancing stooping standing sitting kneeling crawling crouching and
signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air
conditioning heat dust fumes noise close quarters etc.
Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors.
Certifications and Clearances
BGCPWAs highest priority is the safety of the youth we serve. CPR Pediatric First Aid Child
Abuse Prevention Criminal History FBI Clearance NSOR Certificate PA Disclosure PA Staff
Health Assessment TB Test and Mandated Reporter certification are required.
Notice
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or
genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color
religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic
information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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