Youth Specialist

Tampa Housing Authority; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local youth services organization in Florida is seeking a dedicated youth program coordinator to lead out of school and summer activities. Candidates should have an AA degree in Social Work or similar and one year of related experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience with youth programming, and the ability to work collaboratively with families and schools. This role involves outreach, documentation, and providing career guidance. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in social work, community outreach, sports leadership or working with youth.
• Empathy, Innovative, Cultural Competency required.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead activities for youth programming.
• Implement program services and athletic programs for youth.
• Maintain proper documentation on youth and track their progress.
• Interact with parents and teachers to support youth outcomes.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Active listening skills

Computer skills in Microsoft products and social media

Knowledge of academic, social, and recreational youth programs

Skilled in creating youth engagement activities

Education

AA Degree in Social Work, Education or Business Preferred

High School graduation or GED equivalent Required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Zoom

Facebook

Twitter

Job description

Job Overview

Coordinate and lead activities for out of school time and summer youth programming. Recruit youth to participate, provide age group structure, and communicate with parents and schools. Provide positive role model for youth to join agency programs aimed at reducing juvenile crime and delinquency. Assist with implementing THA sponsored events and activities assisting youth with developing academic excellence, communication skills, life lessons, and athletic abilities.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Outreach youth and families with flyers, posters, social media to market programs and activities for out of school time, summer programs, and field trips
• Implement program services and athletic programs for youth
• Organize and carry out the plans and schedules for seasonal programs, activities, and games
• Maintain proper documentation and reports on youth in Tracking At-A-Glance (TAAG)
• Interact with parents, teachers, schools, and other agencies in support of successful outcomes for the youth
• Enforce safety procedures for program services, activities and games
• Secure necessary equipment and materials
• Assist youth with completing homework assignments
• Provide youth with career guidance resources for on- the- job training, apprenticeships, internships, vocational, college, or military services
• Perform related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education level

AA Degree in Social Work, Education or Business Preferred. High School graduation or GED equivalent Required.

Experience

One year of experience in social work, community outreach, sports leadership, or working with youth in a group setting.

Specific skills

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Leadership, Critical Thinking
• Active listening skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Knowledge of academic, social, and recreational youth programs
• Skilled in creating, planning, and implementing youth engagement activities

Personal characteristics

• Empathy, Innovative, Cultural Competency
• Great people skills and the ability to be personable and professional
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and the ability to prioritize effectively
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to use sound judgment in resolving issues

Physical abilities

• Direct interaction with youth
• Responsible for the safety and security of youth during activities

Certifications

Requires Level II Background Clearance.

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

This job description should not be interpreted to be all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed; some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed; and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.