Youth Development Coordinator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Shineforth in Richmond, VA, is hiring a Community Youth Advocate to engage foster youth through leadership training, advocacy, and life-skill development. The role involves planning workshops and webinars, connecting youth with resources, and partnering with social services, schools, and legislators to guide youth toward self-advocacy.

Travel to Department of Social Services sites, regional meetings, and youth events is required; compensation is $15–$19 per hour, with full-time benefits

Job description

SUMMARYEngage youth using a variety of technologies and/or face-to-face meetings, to provide appropriate strategies and activitiesthat support, guide, and educate current and former foster care youth to advocate and lead change, as well as developtheir life skills to support them in their transition to adulthood.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Develop ongoing networking opportunities for youth to meet and connect with one another.Teach leadership skills and encourage youth to advocate for themselves with education institutions, departments of social services, legislators, and other applicable groups. Be the liaison between the VDSS SPEAKOUT advocacy group and Project LIFE.Engage youth and identify those who can provide feedback to local, regional, and state representatives on policy, guidance,and legislation.Use social media or other forms of communication to engage youth and provide them with guidance, information, support,and resources.Plan and deliver learning opportunities, including workshops, training, and/or webinars, for youth to develop leadership, advocacy, and life skills.Assist in planning and carrying out statewide youth conferences.Provide training to youth on the National Youth in Transition Database (NTYD).Educate workgroups, committees, and other organizers on youth involvement activities.Collaborate with local departments of social services, private agencies, and other organizations to plan and implement youth activities throughout the region.Must be able to frequently travel and drive to the Department of social services sites, regional and other pertinent meetings, conferences, and youth events. Some travel will involve overnight stay and long distances.Other responsibilities as assignedCompensation & Benefits$15-19/hrShineforth has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 125 years. Our main campus is in Richmond, Va., and we offer nearly 20 programs at eight locations throughout Virginia.Work-life balance is critical to the health and well-being of our employees, which is why we offer full-time employees generous paid leave, 12 paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits options that include vision, and optional dental.All Shineforth employees (this includes part-time and PRN) are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with employer match.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at Shineforth, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. Shineforth doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background.