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Youth Services Specialist
4 months ago
Department: Education, Training, and Youth Services
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Downtown Boston - Temple Place
Description
ABCD offers a range of programs to help the youth of Boston stay in school, prepare for a career, and build a strong foundation for a successful future. Join us as a Youth Services Specialist in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise a group of youth participants in the SummerWorks program to guide and assist them through their work experience as it pertains to payroll, portfolio development, and career and life skills.
- Conduct youth orientations.
- Oversee and assist with youth paperwork and individual service plans.
- Responsible for youth timecard collection and payroll distribution.
- Meet with youth participants on a regular basis to address workshop assignments.
- Assist youth in the development of their Individual Service Strategy.
- Provide feedback on academic skills (writing, reading, mathematics).
- Develop techniques for motivating youth participants to complete assignments.
- Maintain a weekly log and case notes to document youth progress.
- Arrange weekly thematic workshops for youth participants.
- Meet with worksite supervisor on a regular basis to coordinate educational, career, and life skills goals.
- Be responsive to and proactive with youth participants and worksites.
- Attend weekly meeting with Youth Services regarding documentation and statistics of enrollee progress.
- Responsible for all requests made by the Community Coordination Department regarding weekly reports, final report, and miscellaneous youth concerns.
- Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and up to twelve months of experience and expertise with urban adult literacy, and youth education and employment programs required.
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work with both Boston Public Schools and community organizations.
- Ability to be responsive to and proactive with youth participants and worksites.
- Knowledge of assessment techniques and issues, innovated teaching, career development and counseling mechanisms, etc.
- Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a team required.
- Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
- Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
- Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
- Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
- A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
- Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.
- This role is based at one of ABCD's Neighborhood Sites.
- This position will start in May 2024 and will end in August 2024.
