Youth Counselor

Tampa Housing Authority; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Housing Authority seeks a Youth Counselor to recruit and guide youth in agency programs, helping them develop academic, social, and athletic skills. You will support events, supervise activities, and ensure safety while coordinating with parents, schools, and community partners.

Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience in youth-focused work, social or community programs.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in social work, community outreach, sports leadership, or working with youth in a group setting.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Knowledge of academic, social, and recreational youth programs.
• Skilled in creating, planning, and implementing youth engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit youth to participate in Agency programs aimed at reducing juvenile crime and delinquency.
• Assist with implementing THA sponsored events and activities assisting youth with developing academic excellence, communication skills, life lessons, and athletic abilities.
• Outreach youth and families with flyers, posters, social media to market programs and activities for out of school time, summer programs, and field trips
• Implement program services and athletic programs for youth
• Organize and carry out the plans and schedules for seasonal programs, activities and games
• Maintain proper documentation and reports on youth in TAAG
• Interact with parents, teachers, schools, and other agencies in support of successful outcomes for the youth
• Enforce safety procedures for program services, activities and games
• Secure necessary equipment and materials
• Assist youth with completing homework assignments
• Provide youth with career guidance resources for on- the- job training, apprenticeships, internships, vocational, college, or military services
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Zoom

Facebook

Twitter

Youth engagement

Program planning

Communication

Education

High School graduation or GED

Job description

About this position

Job Title:

Youth Counselor

Department:

Program & Property Services

Grade:

111

Reports To:

Youth and Sports Assistant Manager
Program Manager

FLSA:

NE

Job Overview:

Recruit youth to participate in Agency programs aimed at reducing juvenile crime and delinquency. Assist with implementing THA sponsored events and activities assisting youth with developing academic excellence, communication skills, life lessons, and athletic abilities.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Outreach youth and families with flyers, posters, social media to market programs and activities for out of school time, summer programs, and field trips
• Implement program services and athletic programs for youth
• Organize and carry out the plans and schedules for seasonal programs, activities and games
• Maintain proper documentation and reports on youth in Tracking At-a-Glance (TAAG)
• Interact with parents, teachers, schools, and other agencies in support of successful outcomes for the youth
• Enforce safety procedures for program services, activities and games
• Secure necessary equipment and materials
• Assist youth with completing homework assignments
• Provide youth with career guidance resources for on- the- job training, apprenticeships, internships, vocational, college, or military services
• Perform related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Experience

One year of experience in social work, community outreach, sports leadership, or working with youth in a group setting.

Specific skills

• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Knowledge of academic, social, and recreational youth programs
• Skilled in creating, planning, and implementing youth engagement activities

Personal characteristics

• Great people skills and the ability to be personable and professional
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and the ability to prioritize effectively
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to use sound judgment in resolving issues

Physical abilities

• Direct interaction with youth
• Responsible for the safety and security of youth during activities

Certifications

Licenses

Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

This job description should not be interpreted to be all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed; some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed; and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Salary Information

$17.64 - $17.64Hourly Wage