LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - Youth Specialist - Manchester School of Technology

Position Overview:

The In-School Youth Specialist is responsible for directly influencing the success of a group of high school-aged youth, including twelve months of post-high school follow-up. This includes classroom facilitation to implement the NH JAG In-School Program and provide mentoring & community connections necessary for youth to overcome barriers.

Essential Functions:

• Build a roster of students for the program
• Market the program throughout the school and community
• Work with school administration to create a list of eligible students
• Ensure students in feeder programs in the district are continuing
• Process required paperwork to enroll youth
• Facilitate material through project-based learning (PBL) in a high school classroom
• Utilize JAG constructs to facilitate projects throughout the year
• Manage the classroom while actively advocating for student voice and choice throughout lessons
• Plan upcoming lessons and projects utilizing PBL methodology to engage students
• Liaise with parents as a stakeholder in student success through means such as parent-teacher conferences
• Create an inclusive classroom culture and instill a sense of community among students
• Utilize additional JAG frameworks in interactions, such as Trauma Informed Care
• Prep students to participate in statewide or national events
• Develop work-based learning experiences, internships, and apprenticeships
• Maintain a positive image within the NH Works community & effectively develop a cooperative working relationship
• Engage youth and employers in a future career-readiness capacity
• Provide career guidance and assistance with entering post-secondary education and/or training
• Conduct marketing campaign among the private & public sector
• Organize and provide employment skills training
• Provide follow-up support to graduating seniors for a 12-month period post-graduation to ensure they have resources for future successes
• Attend professional development events and training through the district
• Create support within the community by developing relationships with local social service and support organizations
• Understand and track social service resources and opportunities
• Organize and monitor participant involvement in leadership & community service projects
• Enter, track, and report on specific data measures
• Maintain accurate participant information
• Analyze data to identify any participant in need of tutoring, mentoring, or other support
• Record attendance & progress in all training program areas
• Complete timely & accurate record keeping in the NH Job Match System
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Counseling, or related field (Associate’s plus experience in lieu of degree acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years experience working with youth, teaching or counseling
• Must have strong communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to understand & work effectively & efficiently with youth, educators, industry partners & employers
• Job development experience preferred

NH JAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $42,000