What are the responsibilities and job description for the Y-Aim Youth Advocate (Part Time) position at YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC?
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Reporting to the Vice President/CFO, with a primary focus on employee recruitment, onboarding, staff development and retention. The incumbent must demonstrate and foster collaborative behavior between all departments, staff, and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director of Outreach & Teens, the Y-AIM Youth Advocate is responsible for the day-to-day operations including planning and implementation of the designated Y-AIM program at the YMCA of Greater Springfield and in coordination with other teen site location(s) in accordance with the YMCA mission and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work closely with Y-AIM team to develop and implement teen programs including, but not limited to Youth In Government, Leaders’ Club, and Sports Leagues.
- Work closely with the Associate Executive Director of Teens and staff to ensure programs are representing the needs of family center teen participants.
- Serve as a member of the Teen Program team to ensure to actively participate in shared resources, scheduled activities, initiatives and programs.
- Work in collaboration with the school personnel and leadership to access and mentor students during the academic day.
- Participate in all staff development trainings, staff meetings and community events and maintain high standards with staff and programming.
- Assist in maintaining a tracking database of all teen participants to report progress and accomplishments and produce specific reports to include: number of participants engaged in program and program retention, demographics, household information, academic achievement, community service projects, etc.
- Assist in the development of new programs, promotions and special events.
- Maintain teen program areas at program location(s).
- Ensure all materials for the Y-AIM program are current and available (including inventory and ordering of merchandise, supplies, etc.)
- Work with staff to ensure a safe environment for participants and promote best practices of customer service.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The position allows for a flexible schedule that will encompass morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Schedule is subject to change based on season and programming as necessary.
This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency and the Outreach/Teens & Camping Program.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR Y-AIM YOUTH ADVOCATE
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support
the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old and have related experience working with or in a relevant field.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance (if transporting youth in YMCA).
- The ability to work effectively with co-workers, college interns and the Y-AIM staff in carrying out the program’s vision.
- Understanding structure and reliability are vital to the Y-AIM program.
- Must have experience working with teens and teen programming.
- The ability to supervise and motivate teens and others to achieve the goals of the YMCA.
- Must be able to communicate with others at all levels, exercise sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Math and writing skills are required.
- Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- First Aid/CPR, AED or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
