Youth Empowerment Specialist (Part Time; 24 hours)

The Harbour Youth Center

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively with diverse staff and youth.
• Openness to ongoing training, supervision, and professional growth and development.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Understanding of database systems and reporting practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and must enjoy working with youth in an urban environment

Job Duties:

• Provide services to youth in a drop-in center environment
• Engage with youth to ascertain what they want to see in the programming at the center
• Find outside resources, volunteers, etc., to provide free or very affordable programming to youth
• Create and facilitate engaging and educational programming for and with youth
• Provide informal mentoring services to youth while in the space
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the community and local employers to promote CCAs Youth Empowerment Programs.
• Assist in the recruitment of youth/young adults into the youth center system
• Keep confidential files and case notes on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standard office environment
   
• Requires on-site meetings
• Reliable transportation required

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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