YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Central Massachusetts, Inc. in Worcester, MA 01608 is hiring a part-time Youth Development Advocate at 20 hours weekly. The role supports the Youth Development Department by delivering prevention activities, education, and training to program participants.

You will assist in Transformations program activities, Girls Choice units, and Family Fun Fridays while coordinating field trips and maintaining participant data. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; youth experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Experience engaging youth and families from diverse backgrounds is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting middle school and high school girls for programs.
• Maintain engagement data including intake and surveys.
• Coordinate field trips and transportation for participants.
• Plan activities addressing gender stereotypes, boundaries, and character development.
• Facilitate Family Fun Fridays and weekend program events when possible.
• Support outreach at community events and events outreach.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Youth experience preferred

Job description

YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA 01608

Overview

Salary Range

$21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Position Type

Part Time

Job Shift

High School

Travel Percentage

Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

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:

• 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.