Youth Development Specialist

Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Youth Development Specialist to enhance healthy behaviors and support youth development. This dynamic role involves facilitating events, providing academic assistance, and engaging students in both in-person and online platforms. You will collaborate closely with educational personnel to design enriching programs that prepare students for college and careers. With a focus on innovation and creativity, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals, helping them navigate their educational journeys and achieve their goals. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering growth and development in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience as a youth services worker is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate events for college readiness and workforce entry.
• Assist students with college applications and scholarships.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership development

Problem-solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive

Job description

Summary:

As a Youth Development Specialist, you are responsible for increasing healthy behaviors associated with
successful school achievement and overall youth development. The JRF serves as a committed member to the
Perth Amboy Board of Education in providing School Based Youth Services to students. Located within the
Perth Amboy High School, the program provides individual, group counseling, case management, assistance
with college/university applications, scholarships, community service and recreation activities. This position
reports directly to the Program Director.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Facilitate and lead events and other programming focused on preparing students for college
  readiness and/or to enter the workforce.
• Design, choose, and implement recreational and special events and appropriate projects for the school.
• Assist Program Director in developing the summer enrichment programs.
• Engage students regarding opportunities and expectations, as well as general participation.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with PAHS personnel.
• Provide academic assistance services to PAHS students.
• Engage students in online platforms.
• Attend all remote and in-person staff, team, and committee meetings, and any other mandatory
  agency-wide meetings.
• Meet all agency-wide, grantor, and departmental deadlines.
• Assist students with the college process and completing the FAFSA and HESSA applications.
• Able to facilitate some weekend and evening events/programming and community service events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; associate degree accepted with documentation of at least two (2) years of
  full-time work experience as a youth services worker.
• Experience developing and implementing programs geared to support the growth and development of
  young people in the areas of college readiness, employment readiness, violence prevention, health
  education, leadership development, decision making, community service, etc.
• Innovative thinker who can initiate new ideas, exhibit creativity, flexible thinking and adjust to new
  concepts and technologies.
• Ability and willingness to achieve organizational and individual goals by seizing opportunities and
  learning from experiences.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Must be organized, assertive, and detail-oriented.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, administrative
  staff, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion with highly confidential information is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Having highly effective organizational and time management skills.
• Well organized and able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency circumstances.
• Proficient knowledge of computer systems and applications such as Microsoft Office products, specifically
  Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Experience utilizing Google Drive a plus.
• Ability to provide effective programming remotely.

Contact:

• If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to [e-mail]
  Attention: Sandeep Kaur (Dina), Director of Human Resources
• Website: http://www.jrfnj.org