Youth Engagement Specialist

Youth Engagement Specialist

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Youth Engagement Director, plan and execute socio-emotional skill building groups and pro-social experiential activities for middle and high school-aged youth related to outdoor, recreational, and/or creative interests, and connect them to community resources.

Characteristic duties of the Youth Engagement Specialist may include:

·         Facilitate weekly conversational social/emotions skill building groups at designated area high schools.

·         Implement program activities including groups and experiential learning activities.

·         Collaborate with community partners to ensure successful implementation of programmatic activities and outcomes.

·         Help participating teens actively work on social skills through social coaching and supportive redirection.

·         Outreach to youth and families to connect them to UAY programming.

·         Provide one-on-one support for youth, including crisis support, when necessary; use referral process to connect youth to other UAY teams (Therapy, Crisis, Advocacy and Mediation Program, RHY, etc.) when appropriate.

·         Collect media (photos, narratives, videos) from participants for Development Team to utilize in storytelling and marketing.

·         Build positive and nurturing relationships with program participants.

·         Promote UAY’s mission through building relationships with community members, agency partners, and area school personnel.

Related Duties:

·         Attend agency-wide staff meetings.

·         Attend weekly team meetings.

·         Collaborate and strategize with Youth Engagement Director.

·         Complete Youth Development trainings as required.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth or in a similar role. Strong communication skills ability to plan and implement outdoor recreational activities. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners. 

A Valid Driver’s License is required, with at least 5 years driving experience.

Compensation: This is a full-time position. The starting salary is $45,000. Benefits include health insurance flex spending, life/disability insurance, generous vacation package, wellness program and retirement.

We believe in the power of diversity; people of color and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $45,000