Youth Development Coordinator

Empower Youth. Strengthen Community. Drive Meaningful Change.

Bay State Community Services Prevention Services Team and the Impact Quincy Coalition are seeking a passionate and dynamic Youth Development Coordinator to lead youth engagement initiatives focused on public health upstream substance use prevention suicide prevention and mental well-being.

This part-time role is perfect for someone who thrives in youth leadership development community engagement and prevention work. Youll partner closely with the Impact Quincy Coordinator to plan facilitate and grow the Impact Quincy Youth Action Team (YAT)a group of motivated young leaders working to create healthier more equitable communities.

Schedule: In Person with occasional remote work opportunities! Expected to come into office at 1120 Hancock St Quincy 2 times per week plus additional community events; occasional weekend and evening meetings; 20 per hours per week

What Youll Do to Make a Difference...

Youth Leadership & Engagement

Recruit mentor and engage youth across Quincy

Plan and facilitate regular Youth Action Team meetings focused on leadership advocacy and prevention

Support youth in developing and implementing evidence-informed prevention strategies

Ensure youth voice is represented in coalition and community initiatives

Maintain communication with youth through text email and other platforms

Program Coordination

Coordinate logistics communication and activities for the Youth Action Team

Support coalition coordination alongside the Impact Quincy Coordinator

Plan and facilitate youth trainings leadership events and summits

Partnership Building & Communication

Build strong relationships with youth families schools community groups and partner organizations

Integrate youth into broader prevention initiatives (e.g. suicide prevention community campaigns)

Communicate regularly with parents guardians and youth supporters

Promote program successes through presentations reports and social media

Evaluation & Reporting

Conduct process and outcome evaluations for youth programs

Track progress maintain accurate records and complete required reports

Continuously adapt programming based on youth and community feedback

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEUs for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC LMFT LADC CARC LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field (Masters preferred).

Relevant experience in primary prevention youth development public health coalition work or community organizing

2 years of experience working directly with youth in a leadership mentoring or educational role

Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong facilitation and communication skills; ability to communicate with youth and adults

Knowledge of substance use prevention frameworks (e.g. Positive Youth Development Strategic Prevention Framework) preferred

Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of youth mental health and well-being

Experience in community outreach and working with youth

Understands the history of structural racism in the US as a root cause of health inequities

Available to attend community meetings outside of regular business hours in the evening and on weekends

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving skills

Creativity flexibility and ability to handle several tasks simultaneous

Knowledge of local community resources in Quincy and/or resident of Quincy

Ability to work very independently and also as a team

Ability to speak two or more languages preferred

Experience implementing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) or developing strategic plans logic models and program action plans

Must be comfortable with public speaking and facilitating meetings

Strong time management and ability to handle several tasks simultaneously

Ability to prepare general reports charts and tables

Certified Prevention Specialist or in the process of becoming certified or willing to work towards certification

Valid MA drivers license acceptable driving record reliable transportation and proof of insurance

Acceptable background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias discrimination or harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race ethnicity religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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