What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Youth Development (30hrs/wk school year, 10hrs/wk in summer) position at EDGE Teen Center?
Job Title: Director of Youth Development
Location: Liberty Township, Ohio
Organization: EDGE Teen Center
About EDGE Teen Center:EDGE Teen Center provides a safe, inclusive environment for high school students to thrive. Our mission is to empower teens to impact the world by promoting personal growth, academic success, life skills, healthy lifestyles, and community service. Operating two after-school programs and a community service initiative, EDGE serves approximately 1,200 unique teens annually. Learn more at .
Position Overview:The Director of Youth Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing prevention-focused programming for both in-school and after-school experiences. This role emphasizes proactive strategies to address key challenges faced by teens, including mental health, substance use prevention, healthy decision-making, and personal growth.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with expertise in adolescent development and prevention programming, capable of creating engaging, evidence-based initiatives that make a measurable impact on teens' lives.
Salaried: 30 hrs during the school year, reduced hours in summer months.
Key Responsibilities:
Prevention Programming:
- Develop and implement evidence-based prevention programs focused on mental health, substance use prevention, and social-emotional learning for in-school and after-school settings.
- Collaborate with local schools to integrate in-school workshops, presentations, and curriculum-based prevention education.
- Ensure all programs align with best practices in prevention and address the diverse needs of high school students.
Program Development and Management:
- Oversee after-school programs that complement prevention efforts and promote personal growth, life skills, and community engagement.
- Monitor program effectiveness through data collection and evaluation, using findings to continuously improve offerings.
Community and School Partnerships:
- Build relationships with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to align programs with school needs and priorities.
- Partner with community organizations, healthcare providers, and prevention coalitions to enhance resources and expand program reach.
Leadership and Staff Development:
- Train and collaborate with program staff and volunteers in prevention-focused curriculum and youth engagement strategies.
- Provide reports and insights from their own ongoing professional development to staff on relevant topics such as mental health first aid, trauma-informed care, and risk prevention.
Advocacy and Awareness:
- Represent EDGE Teen Center in community forums, panels, and coalitions to advocate for teen prevention and well-being.
- Lead awareness campaigns targeting teens, parents, and the broader community about the importance of prevention and healthy choices.
Resource Management:
- Manage program budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery of prevention programming.
- Identify and secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and donations to support prevention initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, or a related field
- Experience in youth development, prevention programming, or related areas.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based prevention strategies and adolescent development.
- Experience building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in program management tools and Google Suite.
EDGE Teen Center is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Join our team to make a lasting impact on the lives of teens in our community!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends & holidays off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000