Teen Engagement Specialist
Teen Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
Teen Engagement Specialist
Employment Type: Fulltime
Hours: Varies
Location: Lawrenceville
Status: Hourly/Nonexempt
Compensation: Starting rate of $17.31 per hour
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. We serve more than 10500 young people annually through programs services and outreach. An affiliate of a national organizationBoys & Girls Clubs of America. We are one of the largest comprehensive out of school time providers in Allegheny Beaver & Somerset Counties.
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 1 year 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.
- 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 required upon hire or within 6 months.
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:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
