Teen Development Program Manager

Title:

Teen Development Program

Manager

Department:

Street Leader Program

Reports

to:

Street Leader Program Director

Salary Range: $43,  +Benefits

At the heart of all positions at Urban Promise (UP) is the love for and commitment to children and youth. We embrace the value of relationships with our students and commitment to the mission of UP– to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. The Street Leader (SL) Program equips youth with on the-job training and leadership skills development through experience working at summer camps and after school programs.

Through this program, youth develop the skills to promote positive change in their communities by mentoring younger children, experiencing meaningful employment, exploring their faith, engaging in experiential learning, and developing necessary life skills.

• 1. Uphold and integrate Urban Promise’s values (Faith, Innovation, Community, Holism) into the program and demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, flexibility, dependability, coachability, integrity, kindness, self-control and perseverance. To promote youth engagement and retention in the SL Program by creating a culture of safety and belonging.
• 2. Work closely with the 12th-grade Street Leaders (SLs) to help them develop and realize their post-high school educational and career goals. This includes meeting with seniors one-on-one weekly; ensuring SLs are completing college, employment and/or scholarship applications and financial aid forms; organizing college and career tours; and assisting SLs as they prepare and take the SAT or other similar tests.
• 3. Work with 9th to 11th-grade SLs to track their academic progress and provide support when needed, organize college and career exposure or development activities, and help prepare them for the SAT or other similar tests.
• 4. Establish, develop and maintain relationships with community partners such as local high schools and universities to promote SL program outcomes.
• 5. Assist in providing transportation for SLs to and from work and other events or activities.
• 6. To serve as a Christian leader, guide, and mentor to Street Leaders.
• 7. To advocate for student needs, providing individualized attention to achieve goals and/or address barriers.
• 8. To collaborate with all other UP departments and external partners in assuring cohesive service delivery and case management to SL’s and their families.
• 9. To assist in the development and implementation of life skills sessions/enrichment classes for SL’s.
• 10. To assist the SL Director in the coordination and execution of annual trips and events such as SL Summer Retreat, Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinners, Spring & Fall SL hiring events, and monthly TRIBE gatherings.
• 11. To manage and track the SL database, assist with grant reporting and other administrative duties.
• 12. To assist in CYM and UP special events, including but not limited to the Golf Tournament, Annual Banquet and other SL-focused initiatives and fundraising opportunities.
• 13. Participate in and seek out professional training and development opportunities.
• 14. Attend and actively participate in regular staff meetings, monthly all-staff meetings, and periodic all-staff events.
• 15. Participate in the employee performance evaluation process.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Youth Ministry, Education, Social Work or Related Field

Experience working with urban youth, youth ministry, and/or social work

Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office;
Public speaking, strong interpersonal communication, organizational, time management, and teamwork/collaboration…