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Job description
The Teen Outreach Coordinator position is ideal for individuals who recognize and celebrate the unique energy, creativity, and diverse perspectives of today's modern teens. The ideal candidate is approachable, innovative, and patient. They possess a natural talent and aptitude for working with young adults (ages 10-18). A healthy sense of humor and positive attitude is always a welcome addition the organization.
The Teen Outreach Coordinator position is a full-time year-round position that works with students in our YSTRIVE (suspend and expulsion program with the Manchester School District), Teen Center (out of school programming for youth 7through 12grade at our YMCA Downtown Manchester) and Power Scholars (6 week long summer academic and enrichment program for 1st thru 10grade in Greater Manchester).
On a regular day the Teen Outreach Coordinator will ensure appropriate staffing, respond to student and parent inquiries, cultivate partnerships with local social service organizations and schools, and ensure the center is supplied with equipment and is a well-maintained and safe space. To be successful in this role, you must have strong decision-making skills and are able to respond appropriately to questions and behaviors exhibited by teens. You understand Leadership and have experience working with youth or teens in structured programming that promotes life skills.
Objectives
Plan and teach life skills curriculum
Provide support, tutoring, and homework help
Organize and maintain classroom environment
Create and sustain a positive relationship with school, partners onsite and offsite by communicating with teachers and administrators
Track and submit student attendance and progress
Build relationship with families and members in the students' community to effectively serve students
Plan and create new and innovative teen programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with YYOUTH Matters priority objectives and strategic plan.
Manage administrative data entry, coordination of participant paperwork and management of teen participant portfolios.
Promote character development, asset building, and life skill competencies
Expectations Adheres to Association Policy and Procedures
Acts as a role model within and outside the Association
Performs duties as workload necessitates
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
Meets Department productivity standards
Reports to work as scheduled
Experience
Previous experience with youth development is also required. Commitment to working with the middle school age group and at-risk youth is critical. Capacity to function independently in a classroom setting and build strong relationships with the various school personnel is essential. Additional qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field OR equivalent experience
Ability to tutor at an 8th grade level in math, science, social studies and language arts.
Capacity to implement values education and asset building activities
Must have at least 1 year of experience working with Youth and Teens or customer service
Competency with computer programs and internet research used in schools
Strong organizational skills, as well as writing and reporting skills necessary to complete grant required documentation.
Patience, persistence and understanding in dealing with family issues related to students
All Staff will be required to attend YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training and become certified in first aid & adult CPR during the first 90 days of employment. Subsequently, first aid and CPR certification is to be maintained.
This is a full-time position with an extensive benefit package that includes: Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays - amount of PTO increases with tenure)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Free Family YMCA Membership
50% discount on Childcare and Camp services
Program discounts
After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund
Training and leadership development
Access to Y career pathways
44,000-46,000 full time salary
Shifts are Mon - Fri 9a - 5p, with 1-2 weekends per year for weekend community events
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: 403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Worksite address
manchester, NH, 03103, US
Who can apply
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