Youth Development & Social Skills Coach

Family Connections, Inc.; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

403b retirement plan with employer w/

Paid holidays

Job summary

Family Connections, Inc. is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to foster social growth by leading recreational and psycho-educational groups at The Map Program, Irvington High School.

You will supervise activities, build rapport with students, and coordinate field trips to enhance social skills in an urban setting. Ideal candidates bring a High School diploma and at least 3 years in youth services; a Bachelor's in a human services field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma and 3 years in youth services.
• Experience working with adolescents in urban settings preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate recreational programming and field trips.
• Build and maintain rapport; interact with students to foster social skills and advocate as needed.
• Facilitate prevention and psycho-educational groups.
• Ensure documentation and data input into MIS is completed timely.
• Provide case management to students as necessary.
• Monitor students’ academic and behavioral progress.
• Assist in development and marketing of programs in school and community.
• Discuss suspected abuse with Manager/Coordinator and report to authorities.
• Perform other duties as deemed by Manager/Coordinator of SBYSP.

Skills

Therapeutic atmosphere

Non-judgmental responses

Counsel adolescents

Team player

Advocacy for students

Diverse backgrounds

Education

High School diploma

3 years youth service experience

Bachelor's in human services preferred

Job description

Family Connections, Inc. is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to foster social growth by leading recreational and psycho-educational groups at The Map Program, Irvington High School.

You will supervise activities, build rapport with students, and coordinate field trips to enhance social skills in an urban setting. Ideal candidates bring a High School diploma and at least 3 years in youth services; a Bachelor's in a human services field is preferred.