Youth Specialist, Part-Time

Youth Specialist

The Youth Specialist coordinates and implements out-of-school-time (OST) youth development activities at school sites, YWCA program locations, and external locations. Working as part of the program team and under the general direction of the Site Coordinator, the Youth Specialist plans, facilitates, and implements daily lessons and activities for assigned after-school groups.

Programming is delivered within the framework of Teen REACH, YWCA's 21st Century Skills initiatives, and Positive Youth Development principles. The Youth Specialist is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes the social, emotional, academic, and developmental growth of participating youth.

The Youth Specialist develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with school administrators, teachers, advisory committee members, parents and caregivers, Youth Education Services staff, Early Childhood Services staff, interns, volunteers, community-based organizations, and other city and state agencies and partners.

• Facilitate school-age and/or teen groups and provide high-quality, engaging out-of-school-time programming.

• Develop and implement weekly activity and lesson plans in accordance with YWCA's program model, grant requirements, and established program outcomes.

• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, age-appropriate, and inclusive environment for youth.

• Ensure designated program spaces, materials, supplies, and equipment are prepared before scheduled activities.

• Ensure required program component hours are met and activities align with agency goals and desired youth outcomes.

• Establish, monitor, and document progress toward individual and group youth goals.

• Support the recruitment, enrollment, and intake of assigned youth participants.

• Participate in canvassing, outreach, and other assigned recruitment activities.

• Assist in developing and implementing community engagement and relationship-building strategies.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date program records in accordance with agency, grant, and contractual requirements.

• Track and document youth participation and progress using YWCA's outcomes framework and required data systems, including ETO (Efforts to Outcomes), eCornerstone, Cityspan, and other designated systems.

• Assist with summer programming and special youth activities.

• Organize and maintain program materials, supplies, equipment, and snacks.

• Assist the Site Coordinator with program logistics at assigned Teen REACH and/or after-school program sites.

• Participate as a contributing member of the Youth Education Services team and assist with other projects and initiatives as needed.

• Facilitate and deliver high-quality, engaging out-of-school-time programming that supports positive youth development.

• Maintain organized program materials, supplies, equipment, and snacks.

• Complete program documentation and recordkeeping accurately and on time in accordance with grant, contract, YWCA, and DFSS requirements.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and effective public relations by contributing to a positive organizational culture and work environment.

• Maintain respectful, professional, and positive interactions with youth, parents and caregivers, staff, colleagues, supervisors, school personnel, and community partners.

• Maintain high standards of program quality, safety, professionalism, and accountability.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development by identifying and participating in training and learning opportunities that support individual and program goals.

Participate in administrative, staff, and program meetings, as appropriate.

Perform other duties outside the primary…