Comin' Up Program- Teen Specialist (Part-Time) - Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County : Job Details

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionThe Teen & Early Intervention Specialist, under direct supervision of the Comin Up Site Director, is responsible for teen programming and early intervention. Responsibilities include programming; recruitment and member services; early intervention; leadership and development; mentorship; paperwork and data entry; relationships and safety.The Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program serves at-risk and gang-involved youth between the ages of 12-18 years in Fort Worth communities. The goal of the Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program is to positively impact the lives of at-risk and gang-involved youth by providing needs-based services and activities to reduce the level of gang violence in the City of Fort Worth.Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Comin Up Programming:

• Accountable for assigned programming and activities
• Accountable for quality programming and activities
• Actively participate on multi-disciplinary team

Facility and Child Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline

Administrative Compliance:

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time.
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Relationships:

• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner

RequirementsEducation and Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience with youth (professional or volunteer), experience with teens preferred

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to work evening and night hours
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to connect with others quickly; ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Ability to follow instructions and conform to policies and procedures
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Ability to set expectations and boundaries
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any time
• Must have satisfactory driving record and valid driver's license for operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual
• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid
• Knowledge of problems and barriers at-risk youth face
• Youth development experience and/or Boys & Girls club experience

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: $15.00 hourly (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)
• Benefits: Eligible for Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. Salary Description $15.00 hourly