Job Title:

Teen Program Specialist

Job Hours:

During the School Year – Monday – Thursday from 3:00pm-8:00pm, Fridays from 2:30pm-6:00pm

Non-School Days and Summer from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Salary:

$12.00/hr – $13.50/hr

Reports To:

Director of Teen Services

Primary Function:

Implement, supervise, develop and facilitate programs and activities in the program area for members ages 13-18.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively administer programs and activities for youth age 13-18.
• Develop lesson plans, and implement programs according to the plans with support from Director of Teen Services.
• Develop relationships with teens to ensure trust and confidence in them, to recruit them to participate in programs and increase membership.
• Promote and develop leadership skills within members.
• Help teens in developing relationships with role models and mentors.
• Promote Teen Center programs to members at the drop in center, such as, but not limited to Career Launch, College Prep, Money Matters, Tech Programs etc.
• Implement and enforce all Club rules and policies with the members.
• Ensure a safe, healthy and positive environment in the Teen Areas as well as the rest of the drop in center.
• Maintain and utilize appropriate and adequate equipment for programs.
• Actively supervise and engage members at all times.
• Follow established policies and procedures of the drop-in center.
• Model and encourage positive and constructive behavior of all members.
• Do safety checks of your program area and equipment and report any findings.
• Maintain and a clean and safe environment of assigned program area.
• Monitor and evaluate programs in conjunction with the Director of Teen Services.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.
• May be asked to participate in special programs and or events. These events may be scheduled at times when the Club is not open.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work scheduled hours.
• Experience working with youth ages 13-18
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the Club.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history preferred.
• Ability to work scheduled hours
  • Summer
    • Monday-Friday 12:00-5:00 p.m.
  • During school year
    • Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m.
    • Friday 2:30-6:00 p.m.

How to Apply:

Applicants can apply by and filling out an Employment Application and submitting to [email protected]. No phone calls in regards to this position, please.

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.