Job Title:

Director of Outreach, Prevention & Schools

Reports To:

Director of Operations

How to Apply:

Applicants can apply by submitting a resume to  Kathy Holland at [email protected] 

Salary Range: $38,000-$48,000

Primary Function:

Directs and manages diversion activities in Kenosha Unified School District Schools, in the community and the Boys & Girls Club. Case manages youth, per objectives of grantors.  Support the Boys & Girls Club staff in the Teen Center. Support Boys & Girls Club staff in other areas as needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessment on all case managed youth.
• Create completed file for each case managed youth before they are put on the caseload.
• Ensure confidentiality of all case managed files.
• Complete all required grant data tracking.
• Complete quarterly, mid-year and final reports in time for grant reporting.
• Gather information on each case managed youth that represents; school attendance and grades, juvenile justice involvement, family activities, and Club program information.
• Meet with case managed youth at school, Boys & Girls Club or their home.
• Meet with families of case managed youth through home visits.
• Manage referrals in and out of the Boys & Girls Club.
• Conduct Street SMARTS, SMART moves programming at Boys & Girls Club and at schools for groups.
• Commit to two evenings a week in teen center to provide prevention programming and support teen center staff.
• Coordinate diversion activities; mentoring, workshops, and other incentive based activities including sports opportunities for case managed youth.
• Mange all aspects of the summer park program including hiring, supervising, program planning, reporting.

Partnership Development

• Develop and maintain partnerships with parents, community leaders and community based organizations.
• Support gang prevention activities at KUSD.
• Lead leadership sessions for collaborative partners.
• Network with parents, school, juvenile justice and other agencies.
• Give parents information or plan at least one family activity monthly.
• Attend the Gang Task force meetings.
• Report to gang prevention committee.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent BGC on appropriate committees.
• Attend required BGC, Kenosha County and KUSD trainings and meetings.
• Effectively utilize a specific guidance and discipline plan.
• Manage or participate in special BGC programs, events.
• Drive Club vehicle when needed.
• Consult with parent’s concerning member issues.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Ensure a team based work environment by communicating effectively and positively with supervisors, co-workers and volunteers. Make recommendations regarding member’s needs, program ideas, and facility needs. Maintain close, daily contact with Club professional staff.

External:  Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the Club.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in social work or related field.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Knowledge of and experience using proven gang prevention strategies.
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group/family dynamics.
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the Club.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems.
• Demonstrated ability working with youth, parents, and community leaders.
• Driver’s License, good driving record, personal liability insurance (100,000/300,000) and insurability with BGCK insurance carrier required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit and climb stairs.
• Possess an adequate level of manual dexterity and sense of balance.
• Possess good near distance acuity (20 feet or less), far distance acuity (more than 20 feet), three dimensional depth perception and color distinction.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.