Program Specialist - Girls Inc.

JOB TITLE Program Specialist – Girls Inc.

REPORTS TO Girls Inc. Program Manager

FLSA STATUS Non-exempt, hourly

LOCATION Des Moines, IA

SALARY $18.75 - $23.56 hourly ($39,000 - $49,000 annually) dependent upon experience

TERMS 40 hours per week, flexible schedule, In-person, regularly scheduled late afternoon/early evenings required

MISSION: To empower participants to be strong, self-confident, and resilient.

VISION: For youth of our community to grow to their full potential and realize the life of possibilities they deserve.

VALUES: Equity, Resiliency, Accessibility, Community, Advocacy

WHAT WE DO:

The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and champions for participants ages 8-24. YWRC participants include anyone who identifies or has been socialized as female. Through small groups and individual support, the YWRC provides programming for all participants, no matter what they may be going through. The YWRC’s unique structure features three branches of programming - Counseling, Girls Inc.,

and Young Moms - to better serve the members of our community throughout various stages of life along with other services that meet participants’ essential needs and remove barriers to their participation. Our programs and services enable participants’ self-determination so they can set and achieve goals that are personally meaningful to them and that support their long-term independence.

The YWRC is an agency that serves and celebrates participants with a diverse range of identities including race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The YWRC strives to build, maintain, and support a staff that reflects that diversity. The YWRC strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English.

The Program Specialist provides direct programming and support for YWRC participants primarily in 3rd through 12th grades. Key duties include coordinating, implementing, and facilitating groups, presentations, and workshops onsite, within schools, and in the community

FACILITATION – 75%

• Prepare for and facilitate Girls Inc. groups within schools, at the YWRC, or at other community locations. Includes participant recruitment and space set-up and take-down.
• Prepare for and facilitate reproductive health or other topic specific initiatives including small groups, presentations, and workshops.
• Prepare for and facilitate special events for participants.
• Implement curriculum and meet targets as indicated by grant requirements and the agency strategic plan.
• Assist with back-up facilitation support across all YWRC group programming.

REPORTING – 15%

• Collect all necessary paperwork from clients.
• Complete program tracking forms, client intake and assessment forms and other agency-required documentation and reports as assigned.
• Enter client information into the YWRC database.
• Track and submit program expenditures.
• Follow Agency Mandated Reporting Guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and contract requirements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES – 10%

• Stay current on trends and best practices related to youth.
• Maintain awareness of community resources and make referrals as necessary.
• Attend agency meetings and additional staff trainings as required including team, staff, and committee meetings.
• Work with and supervise interns and volunteers as appropriate to fulfill job duties and department functions.
• Support YWRC fundraising events.
• Support YWRC marketing and communication efforts
• Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• Philosophical agreement with YWRC’s mission, vision, values, and work.
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or 3 years or more of experience in the human services field working with youth or in youth development.
• 1 or more years’ experience working with a diverse population of youth.
• 1 year of experience in group…