High School & Middle School Readiness Specialist

Description

Title: High School & Middle School Readiness Specialist - [40 hours/week – full benefits]

Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt. Generally scheduled up to 40 hrs/week, 9:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday during Regular Program; and 8:00am–6:00pm during Intersession Program.  Occasional late evenings and weekends for staff training and special events (e.g., Family Nights, community service, field trips, etc.)

Reports to:  Teen Services Coordinator

MISSION: 

“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.” 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of the Teen Coordinator, the HSR Specialist will support youth success through outstanding, Mission-driven and integrity-centered leadership and management of the Teen Pathway Center.This is accomplished by cultivating and managing a high performing team who delivers an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven program serving the 6th-8th  grade membership. The Readiness Specialist will obtain measurable progress in obtaining positive youth development outcomes, especially related to: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship. Support youth to ultimately achieve on-time grade progression, high school graduation, college/postsecondary readiness and education leading to a livable wage career, healthy lifestyle and engaged citizenship.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:    

Youth Success 

• Foster a safe, positive, fun and impactful Teen Pathway Center environment where youth acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence 
• Support 6th-8th grade academic tutoring in Math, Science, Language Arts and implement BGCA programming
• Ensure monthly case management for each HSR member 
• Classroom management: Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent 
• Provide youth a safe, positive environment – both physically and emotionally including assuming responsibility as a mandated reporter
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to support youth success
• Ensure a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth for their efforts and achievements. 

Program Staff Supervision & Development 

• Work collaboratively with the Teen Services Coordinator in hiring, training, and managing Teen Services Youth Development Professionals and Volunteers
• Plan & lead HSR/MSR staff meetings
• Collaborate with Teen Coordinator to Monitor progress in achieving weekly, monthly & quarterly goals with clearly defined and measurable program outcome/objectives 
• Completion and oversight of performance reviews for HSR/MSR staff
• Ensure ongoing training and professional development opportunities for HSR/MSR staff
• Ensure HSR/MSR staff are knowledgeable and trained to utilize the Traxsolutions Membership system, tracking daily attendance, registering members, orientation, etc
• Ensure HSR/MSR staff participate in annual mandatory safety training and youth development and program training

Program Impact Management

• Monitor progress in achieving results and takes action accordingly, with special emphasis on youth reach (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, average daily attendance, program participation, etc.) and impact (i.e., youth progress in obtaining positive youth development outcomes)  
• Ensure the HSR program is offering quality youth development programs that are fun, educational and enriching; programs are modified and enhanced to accommodate 6th-8th grade teens
• Utilize impact management tools effectively, including those monitoring specific youth success indicators such as school attendance, behavior, grades, standardized test scores, benchmarks, etc.  
• Gather and prepare data with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Contribute to strategic planning with Teen Coordinator
• Lead implementation with HSR/MSR team with clarity of goals, roles/responsibilities, and processes ensuring effective, accountable working relationships to achieve results;
• Provide support for College & Career Readiness community outreach endeavors (i.e. job fairs, college fairs, presentations, events)
• Ensure inventory is stewarded for intended use.
• Responsible for delivery of school-day program commitment established in annual/quarterly goals

Facility Management

• Manage safety and order in all aspects of Teen Pathway Center operations (including field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations) as well as compliance to policy and standard operating procedures. 
• Report Teen Pathway Center and Clubhouse safety, transportation, maintenance, technology and facility rental issues so they can be promptly addressed by Operations.
• Fulfill Manager on Duty role when assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Teen Coordinator and Clubhouse Director to support Nutrition Services and Catch the Bus Program.
• Ensure the implementation of a daily & weekly cleaning schedule and each HSR/MSR staff maintains a clean, neat and properly equipped program area. 
• Provide support to ensure the Teen Pathway Center is clean & well decorated with current posting, equipment is in good condition; program supplies are adequate and the environment is safe and inviting for all teen members.
• Ensure the Teen Pathway Center environment provides HSR/MSR recognition opportunities for HSR members and staff, program information/rules are displayed. 
• Ensure HSR/MSR staff is trained in emergency & evacuation procedures.

Community Relations

• Work with the Teen Coordinator on marketing strategies to build awareness of the College & Career Readiness program; recruit new members; 
• Collaborate with school officials, community groups, committees, and service organizations that provide networking opportunities 
• Supports organization-wide special events and fundraisers.
• Increase visibility of College & Career Readiness programs via   advertising and promotions in the community and in schools.
• Imbue BGCMC’s solid reputation as a respected, trusted, and impactful youth development agency.
• Recruit teens through direct interactions in casual settings and formal presentations.

Collateral Duties 

• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling the primary function of position. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience 
• Tech-savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet for maximum productivity 

Experience 

• Minimum of two years of management experience, with proven success at leading teams to achieve results  
• Minimum of three years experience supporting youth to succeed 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position including sitting or standing at least 50% of the time. Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements including:
  • Live Scan fingerprinting
  • Background check
  • Drug & Alcohol screening

Highly desirable: 

• Oral and written Spanish fluency 
• Connectedness and experience working and living in Monterey County communities, especially those located in the Salinas Valley and on the Monterey Peninsula  
• Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement 
• First Aid & CPR Certification 

COMPENSATION: 

Starting Salary $24.77 to $26.02 per hour, the rate is based on experience and qualifications.  Paid benefits package consisting of accrual of up to 100 hours of paid vacation, 56 hours of paid sick leave, plus 40 hours of paid California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family sick leave, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plan investment options.  Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. 

Salary : $25 - $26