YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE

Ywca Central Massachusetts; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Development Advocate role at YWCA Central Massachusetts in Worcester supports the Youth Development Department by delivering prevention activities, education, and training to program participants. You will assist with Transformations program, Girls Choice Middle, and lead Girls Choice High and Family Fun Fridays.

Flexibility is required: 20 hours per week, evenings and weekends, with some Saturdays; transportation and bilingual communication are valued to engage diverse youth and

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated public speaking, facilitation, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage youth and professionals.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting middle school and high school girls for programs across the Youth Development Department.
• Maintain engagement related data per participant (intake, pre/post surveys, ongoing data collection).
• Assist in coordinating field trips and transporting program participants.
• Plan and co-facilitate creative activities and interactions focusing on gender stereotypes, boundaries, socialization, and character development.
• Oversee Family Fun Fridays with activities and swimming time.
• Support tabling events during possible weekend availability.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Computer skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA 01608, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Evenings/Weekends, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Title: Youth Development Advocate Department: Girls Choice

Reports to: Director of Youth Development Effective Date: 3/25/24

Schedule: 20 hours weekly Monday– Fridays and select Saturdays. Flexible scheduling possibilities. Some evenings required.

Remote Position: No

Job Summary

The Youth Development Advocate willprovide program support across the Youth Development Department to ensure the success of all stakeholders. They will assist in providing prevention activities, education, and training presentations to program participants. This support includes, assisting Transformations program, assisting Girls Choice Middle and leading Girls choice High and Family fun Fridays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting middle school and high school girls for programs across the Youth Development Department.
• Maintain all required engagement related data per participant, including but not limited to intake, pre/post surveys, ongoing data collection.
• Assist in coordinating field trips and transporting program participants.
• Plan and co-facilitate creative activities, programs, and interactions for youth and others that focus on gender stereotypes and differences, boundaries, socialization, and character development.
• Responsible for facilitating and overseeing Family Fun Fridays by having activities planned for families to participate in on Friday nights, including swim time.
• Support tabling events when presented possible weekend availability.
• Perform other duties asrequested.

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated public speaking, facilitation, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage youth and professionals.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportationrequired.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required. Youth experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations, such as youth and their families and communities of color.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended intervals.