Healthy Lifestyles Instructor

• Develop education materials related curriculum and resources

• Facilitate educational workshops based on TOP that emphasize decisionmaking body image identity values and roles and relationships for teens and their families in schools and communitybased organization

• Provide supportive and factbased education workshops to youth
• Identify community based and governmental resources (i.e. medical and mental health care specialists) and refer clients to and advocate for the acquisition of resources on their behalf
• Stay current on all information concerning reproductive health sexuality education and healthy relationships as well as selfesteem and character education programs
• Maintain confidential and secured recording of health counseling case notes and profiles
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Agency to ensure an integrated learning through the organization
• Create a monthly calendar of activities and quarterly program outlines and plans
• Submit monthly reports and attendance logs to the Program Manager/Coordinator including inputting student data in the curriculum developers database
• Serve as a liaison between the school/community partner and the Program Manager/Coordinator
• Aid adolescents in planning service learning projects to better serve their communities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programming to include: STEM art mentoring athletics and activities.
• Ensure the safety of all program participants while in care.
• Encourage recruitment with youth and families to assist with communications in the community of what programs services and outreach BGCWPA has to offer.
• Conduct annual youth evaluations of child progress per DHS requirements within 45 days of entry into the program.
• Promote and stimulate membership in the Clubhouse through programs services and outreach activities.
• Conduct monthly incentive programs that focus on literacy STEM Art Mentoring Athletics and Social/Emotional Learning activities.
• Work with volunteer tutors and students to participate in an ongoing education improvement program
• Implement educational and all out of school time programs that are stimulating and age appropriate for all members.
• Provide an environment that promotes creativity and exploration through learning
• Offer input regarding department programs in partnership with the approval of Program Manager
• Observe and report any maintenance and operation concerns of the departments physical property ensuring Club member safety at all times to the Clubhouse director.

Required Experience:

• A commitment to the mission and programs of BGCWPA and Healthy Lifestyles
• At a minimum a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children some credit bearing coursework preferred in child development.
• Experience teaching adolescents on topics related to health and lifestyle topics
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills both oral and written
• An ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment
• Must have a high level of confidentiality and professional integrity
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time
• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology art sports STEM mentoring and recreation
• Advanced positive customer service skills needed.
• Must complete a health physical and TB test
• 3 letters of Reference
• Clearances Act 33 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR letter.
• Mandated Reporter Certification within 45 days of hire
• Be able to attend a minimum of 12 hours of training per year.
• Attend CPR Pediatric First Aid training within the first 90 days of hire.
• 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.