Youth Development Advocate – After-School Mentor

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY seeks a Youth Advocate to support adolescents' social and personal development, guiding them in academics, vocations, and life skills within afterschool and school-year programs. You will coordinate seminars, counsel families, liaise with schools and service partners, and monitor youths' progress while modeling positive behavior and professional communication.

36-week temporary position for the school year with afterschool hours, offering meaningful experiences in a

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a human services field or 5 years of relevant experience with adolescents.
• Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience with Youth Development principles.
• Ability to work with adolescents individually and in groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to attend youth development trainings.
• Possess basic computer software skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc.
• Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services.
• Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations.
• Assess the client’s home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics.
• Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth’s progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives.
• Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly.
• Demonstrating as a perfect role model.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Youth development principles

Work with adolescents

Experience with adolescents

Basic computer software skills

Education

BA/BS degree in human services or related field

5 years of relevant experience with adolescents

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Child Center of NY seeks a Youth Advocate to support adolescents' social and personal development, guiding them in academics, vocations, and life skills within afterschool and school-year programs. You will coordinate seminars, counsel families, liaise with schools and service partners, and monitor youths' progress while modeling positive behavior and professional communication.

36-week temporary position for the school year with afterschool hours, offering meaningful experiences in a