Youth Program Advocate

Job Summary:

The Youth Program Advocate is primarily responsible for creating and facilitating trainings and workshops in school and community-based settings supporting Jenesse Center's mission of preventing and addressing intimate partner violence. In addition, this position will work with the Director of Trainings and Programs to create and program youth outreach gatherings, activities, and workshops in the community on topics related to social-emotional skill building and interpersonal violence prevention. The Youth Program Advocate is also responsible for co-managing Jeneration J’s Youth Leadership Council of high school students and overseeing volunteer programs with local youth and the organization's clients. This position reports to the Director of Trainings and Programs but will also interface with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operations Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate workshops and trainings on issues related to building healthy relationships, self-identity, self-empowerment, and self-love in high school and community-based settings.

Develop partnership strategy with each youth you work with.

Build relationships with students, families, and administrative personal in a school-based setting.

Build relationships with other community-based organizations.

Plan and organize community and volunteer events for local youth.

Organize, schedule, and facilitate Youth Leadership Council meetings and activities.

Gather and analyze on-going information to ensure youth safety, well-being, and progress.

Assist in creation of agency relevant educational materials.

Assist in development and implementation of internal and external trainings.

Assist in the coordination of the Jenesse Youth Leadership Council.

Assist in coordination of Jeneration J activities and social and traditional media.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

The Youth Program Advocate’s preferred skills include experience with public speaking; a heart for mentoring youth who are traditionally unserved/underserved; experience in a classroom setting; and a passion for working with students of color. Experience with high school aged students and with topics including healthy relationships, conflict resolution, emotional management, violence prevention, and more preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

To be a successful youth advocate, one must be patient with people, especially youth. You will need to understand how youth mind’s work, as well as know how to deal with their problems and behavioral issues. The successful candidate must have good oral communication skills, have experience working with youth from different backgrounds, have experience with children and youth in a school setting, be highly motivated, be a self-starter, be a skilled listener, and be coachable.

Education and Experience Requirements:

The Youth Program Advocate will have a minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in working with youth.  The proper candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently and follow through on projects, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.  Must have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as knowledge of social media. Must have highly proficient computer skills and must be a team player.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.

Jenesse Center Inc. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.