Teen Engagement Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: McKeesport

Hours: 40 hours weekly

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Compensation: Starting Salary of $17.31 hourly

About Us

BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest, most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region, annually serving over 7,500 youth from Allegheny County and Somerset County in preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Job Summary

The position will coordinate and implement teen programs and support the Teen Coordinator in:

planning, promoting, coordinating and implementing teen programming. Programs include

mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, Entrepreneurship and social-emotional learning

programs.

Responsibilities

Supports a broad range of programs for teens, such as, educational, physical fitness, social,

recreational, and arts & crafts; based on overall plan for teen and mentoring programming

across the agency -- plans, develops, and implements; and performs related administrative

duties. Emphasis placed on Boys & Girls Club of America’s priority outcomes of Academic

Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Experience implementing the

five key elements for positive youth development: a safe, positive environment, fun, supportive

relationships, opportunities and expectations, recognition in addition to high-yield learning

activities, targeted programs and regular attendance is a must.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of youth program development;
• Support recruitment efforts to increase teen enrollment;
• Ability to take initiative to design and elevate programs;
• Ability to respond to and attempt to resolve conflicts that may arise among the
  
  

members and/or staff in a calm and professional manner;

• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with youth and
  
  

their families as well as community leaders participating in the programs;

• Ability to use restorative practices and a trauma informed approach to engage teens;
• Demonstrated ability in working with young people, families and community leaders
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of training in social services, education or a related field and a
  
  

minimum of 1-year work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization

supporting the needs of youth;

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree and teaching certification or
  
  

closely related field preferred; Education, Social Work, K-12, human performance

enhancement, human services or related field

• Knowledge of positive youth development with an ability to design learning strategies
  
  

and programs to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities for youth

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health care services, trauma
  
  

informed care, and referral resources.

• Excellent crisis intervention, interpersonal, conflict mediation, and communication skills
• Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents,
  
  

staff, and outside agencies

• Advanced positive customer service skills needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 3 letters of Reference needed upon hiring
• Clearances Act 33, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR letter
• Mandated Reporter Certification
• Attend CPR, Pediatric First Aid training
• Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills are a must
• Proficient in Google Suite
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following
  
  

physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to

include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and

signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air

conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.

• Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors
  
  

Certifications and Clearances

BGCPWA’s highest priority is the safety of the youth we serve. CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Child

Abuse Prevention, Criminal History, FBI Clearance, NSOR Certificate, PA Disclosure, PA Staff

Health Assessment, TB Test, and Mandated Reporter certification are required.

Notice

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or

genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,

religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic

information, disability, or veteran status.

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