Teen Program Specialist

YMCA of Greater San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater San Francisco is seeking a Teen Program Specialist to support prevention and youth development programs in school and community settings. You will design and facilitate student transition programs, leadership opportunities, and workshops that promote youth well-being and engagement with families and partners.

The role requires coordinating services, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with grant and district requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or related field OR equivalent professional and community experience
• 2+ years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school youth in educational, community-based, or youth development settings
• Strong relationship-building and engagement with youth, families, community partners, and staff
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and program coordination skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Commitment to youth development, prevention services, and organizational values
• Availability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings as required
• Proficiency with documentation, data collection, and reporting requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• TB Test Clearance within the last two years, as required for programs located on school district sites

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement evidence-based youth and family prevention programs in alignment with grant, curriculum, contract, and funding requirements
• Design and implement student transition programs that support successful engagement between school-year and summer programming
• Develop and facilitate youth leadership opportunities that promote positive youth development
• Facilitate workshops, groups, activities, and prevention education sessions that support youth and family well-being
• Support Department of Public Health prevention initiatives, including facilitation of SFP and Life Skills Training (LST) sessions
• Conduct assessments and develop Family Service Plans using appropriate intervention strategies and service approaches
• Provide case management support and make referrals to community resources as appropriate
• Participate in Case Management Team meetings and implement follow-up actions as assigned
• Support a holistic, strengths-based approach to addressing youth and family needs
• Recruit, engage, and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners
• Collaborate with school partners, the school Beacon program, and community-based organizations to support program objectives
• Promote participant engagement and support program participation goals
• Plan and coordinate program operations, logistics, scheduling, and implementation activities
• Maintain accurate participant records, case files, data collection systems, and required documentation
• Complete and submit all required reports, paperwork, and contract deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, school district requirements, Department of Public Health standards, and grant requirements
• Monitor program outcomes and support reporting activities as required by funding sources
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and partner meetings
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support program success
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to support continuous improvement and professional growth
• The position works primarily in school-based, community-based, and office settings supporting youth and family services
• This role may require attendance at evening or weekend activities, meetings, trainings, and special events

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Program coordination

Feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

• Base Pay $27.00 - $33.00 / Hour
• Job Category Teen Program
• Employee Type Hourly - Full Time

Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job - we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

Our Organizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative, as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships. Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or a related field OR equivalent professional and community experience
• 2+years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school youth in educational, community-based, or youth development settings.
• Strong relationship-building and engagement skills with youth, families, community partners, and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and program coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Commitment to youth development, prevention services, and organizational values.
• Availability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings as required.
• Proficiency with documentation, data collection, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• TB Test Clearance within the last two years, as required for programs located on school district sites.

Summary

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth & Families Programs, the Teen Program Specialist supports the development, coordination, and implementation of Prevention Service Programs funded through the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The position designs and facilitates student transition programs and leadership development opportunities that promote youth engagement, personal growth, and successful continuity between school-year and summer programming. The Teen Program Specialist collaborates with students, families, school staff, and community partners to facilitate workshops, support case management services, and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives while ensuring compliance with program, grant, and funding requirements.

Program Development & Service Delivery

• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement evidence-based youth and family prevention programs in alignment with grant, curriculum, contract, and funding requirements.
• Design and implement student transition programs that support successful engagement between school-year and summer programming.
• Develop and facilitate youth leadership opportunities that promote positive youth development.
• Facilitate workshops, groups, activities, and prevention education sessions that support youth and family well-being.
• Support Department of Public Health prevention initiatives, including facilitation of SFP and Life Skills Training (LST) sessions.

Case Management & Family Support

• Conduct assessments and develop Family Service Plans using appropriate intervention strategies and service approaches.
• Provide case management support and make referrals to community resources as appropriate.
• Participate in Case Management Team meetings and implement follow-up actions as assigned.
• Support a holistic, strengths-based approach to addressing youth and family needs.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Recruit, engage, and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Collaborate with school partners, the school Beacon program, and community-based organizations to support program objectives.
• Promote participant engagement and support program participation goals.

Program Administration & Compliance

• Plan and coordinate program operations, logistics, scheduling, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate participant records, case files, data collection systems, and required documentation.
• Complete and submit all required reports, paperwork, and contract deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, school district requirements, Department of Public Health standards, and grant requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes and support reporting activities as required by funding sources.

Meetings & Professional Collaboration

• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and partner meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support program success.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to support continuous improvement and professional growth.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The position works primarily in school-based, community-based, and office settings supporting youth and family services. The position requires regular interaction with students, families, school staff, community partners, and other stakeholders. Work may be performed in classrooms, meeting spaces, community centers, and outdoor program environments. This role may require attendance at evening or weekend activities, meetings, trainings, and special events. The employee must be able to adapt to changing program needs, manage multiple priorities, and work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

This position may require standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, and using standard office equipment for extended periods. Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of program materials and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA of Greater San Francisco promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
• Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment

Salary Description

The Teen Program Specialist position offers a compensation range of $27.00 - $33.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.