Seasonal Youth Advocate (3286)

Position Overview

The Youth Advocate is a seasonal position employed from late May through August serving as an advocate for youth who encounter barriers to success and participation in Boys & Girls of Clubs of the Fox Valleys youth development programs. The Youth Advocate will use non-violent crisis interventions restorative justice practices mediation skills and PBIS to promote positive Club experiences and behaviors for Club members. This position will work directly with the Behavioral Support Services Director Branch Director Club members and families.

Essential Job Functions

• Assess and support Club members behavioral challenges by working one-on-one with them for a wide range of presenting concerns.

• Oversee daily operations of the Sensory Room and facilitate sessions.

• Conduct small group programs for Club members as needed to support Social Emotional Learning

• Work with Club members to understand and define individual goals based on their behavioral challenges to promote full program participation.

• Participate in team meetings with Branch staff to discuss support for Club members.

• Maintain organized and detailed case files on all Club members receiving behavioral support services.

• Develop positive relationships with Club members families and staff by being visible and accessible throughout the Branch Club programs

• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuous improvement processes

• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner

• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances the organizations profile builds its reputation supports its strategic priorities and advances its mission.

• Contribute to operational goals and objectives that align with and advance the organizations strategic priorities.

• Strive to meet and surpass the expectations of youth families staff volunteers Board funders and other key stakeholders.

• Focus efforts on promoting equity engaging in trauma-informed and continuous improvement practices and doing what is needed to help the communities the organization serves become great places for all children and youth to grow and thrive.

• Ensure current safety practices meet or exceed organizational requirements.

• Support the implementation of new or amended policies practices and processes that further mitigate and minimize safety risks.

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence aligning your efforts with the organizations values mission strategic priorities and policies.

• Participate in available coaching opportunities regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor performance evaluations and goal setting.

• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development by following talent development requirements and creating and following a professional development plan.

Other duties as assigned.

The Seasonal Youth Advocate requires a majority combination of the following:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of at least two years of experience working with at-risk children youth and families.
• Demonstrated record of some or all of the following: child and adolescent development behavior management techniques social emotional learning & trauma informed care.
• A bachelors degree in social work sociology psychology human services or related field preferred.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a manner that fulfills daily responsibilities while continuing to make progress towards longer-term objectives.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey information in a timely open and clear manner.
• Reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers software and other technology tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Key Characteristics

• Is mission-driven and values-based.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Upholds a commitment to equity while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of cultural differences with all stakeholders.
• Contributes to a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust inclusion belonging autonomy and learning.
• Operates with excellence in mind in all matters.

Working Conditions

Work will occur both in a climate-controlled environment and outdoors with limited exposure to safety or health hazards. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets as well as non-hazardous program supplies and equipment such as basketballs paint markers billiard balls musical instruments etc. This role also requires the use of vehicles to transport youth and staff.

Physical Demands include:

• Must be able to move independently indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment such as a phone and photocopier.
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to quickly detect safety concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to work effectively in an environment where the noise level may be loud at times.
• Other

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with documented disabilities to perform essential functions.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race religion color marital status sex national origin ancestry veterans status sexual orientation disability gender identity or expression or any other legally protected status.