Youth Leadership Facilitator & Engagement Coach

BCFS Health & Human Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BCFS Health & Human Services in Texas is seeking a Youth Empowerment Specialist to recruit and retain youth for the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and to facilitate leadership and life skills curricula.

The role requires experience with youth, strong coordination skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet grant requirements. A strong commitment to Positive Youth Development is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in a related field.
• Preferred bachelor’s in social work, psychology, education, or human services.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain youth to serve on the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
• Coordinate YAC meetings and agendas, facilitate meetings.
• Integrate YAC feedback into program design and improvements.
• Serve as YAC coordinator contact and assist with CYD Youth Summit planning.
• Facilitate leadership curriculum for YAC and Youth Leadership D participants.
• Complete intake assessments and required pre/post tests.
• Coach and support YAC and YLD projects.
• Train in and facilitate other curricula including violence prevention and life skills.

Skills

Youth engagement

Mentoring

Program coordination

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

BCFS Health & Human Services in Texas is seeking a Youth Empowerment Specialist to recruit and retain youth for the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and to facilitate leadership and life skills curricula.

The role requires experience with youth, strong coordination skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet grant requirements. A strong commitment to Positive Youth Development is essential.