Youth Guidance Program Specialist

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh PA USA, United States Youth Guidance Full time
About Our Organization

Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving over 11,000 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members. Our mission is to empower young people to overcome obstacles, focus on their education, and succeed in life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding young men in grades to learn, internalize, and practice social skills, make responsible decisions for their future, and become positive members of their school and community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recruit and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth to participate in the BAM program.
  • Lead and facilitate 4-5 weekly BAM groups during the school day, utilizing youth engagement, clinical counseling, and men's rites of passage skills.
  • Provide individualized support to all BAM participants, and provide individual, family, and crisis counseling sessions to students on an as-needed basis.
  • Participate in monthly staff development training and team meetings on the evidence-based BAM curriculum and other topics relevant to working with youth.
  • Document all interactions with youth, including group and individual case notes, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre/post surveys, and monthly program narratives based on program protocol.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an approved accredited university and a minimum of two years of youth engagement experience.
  • Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university and one year of youth engagement experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two years experience providing supervised group counseling.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $40,000-$60,000.
  • A hiring bonus of $250 for part-time and $750 for full-time.
  • A retention bonus of $250 after 90 days of continuous service.
  • A comprehensive benefit package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and licensure support.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity along all lines and is free from discrimination and harassment.



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