Youth Wellness Coordinator — Berlin

Description

Title: Youth Wellness Coordinator

Reports to: Area Director - Berlin/Green Lake Sites

Wage: $16-$20/hour

Location: Berlin Site

Job Summary:

The Youth Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing social and emotional support to youth ages 5-18 to increase personal growth and Club member success. Using a trauma-informed care model, the Youth Wellness Coordinator addresses an individual child’s social and emotional learning needs through a multi-faceted approach within the Club. This position will provide mentorship, intervention/ prevention support, and foster a safe environment for all Club members through individualized and small group services.

Examples of such intervention/ prevention support may be in the areas of behavior management, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and/ or social skills. Services include, but are not limited to 1:1 check-ins, cooperative peer interactions and group games, social and coping skill development, and positive behavior reinforcement. This is a part-time position averaging 20-30 hours per week at the Berlin Site.

• Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate all SEL programs that work towards the 3 Priority Outcome Areas:
  Good Character and Citizenship, Health Relationships, and Overall Wellness
• Incorporate SMART Girls and SMART Boys programming into youth development by planning, facilitating, and evaluating age-appropriate activities that promote healthy decision-making, positive self-esteem, leadership, personal responsibility, and overall well-being.
• Oversee intervention and prevention support for youth during Club operating hours.
• Manage OJJDP mentoring program based on grant requirements
• Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/ provide information, discuss issues, and explain guidelines/instructions established for individual youth behavior plans.
• With the support of the Area Director, engage in creating a small caseload of youth and set goals focused on helping them succeed during Club time and in life.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on behavior intervention support for each youth on their caseload.
• Actively participate in meetings that support Club youth and their families as needed.
• Assist in crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
• Create an environment where all youth feel physically, mentally, and emotionally safe.

• Build and nurture family engagement and community partnerships to help support the youth mental health needs of those we serve/ in our community.
• Communicate effectively with youth, parents, volunteers, peers, and the community.
• Model professional and ethical standards.
• Meet professional obligations and deadlines through effective time management.
• Track and measure outcomes to meet strict grant deliverables.
• Serve as a Mandated Child Abuse Reporter.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, or one or more years of college coursework in the field of human services (education, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.).
• Experience working with at-risk youth; basic understanding of trauma, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional learning needs of youth.
• Ability to create developmental and age-appropriate activities pertaining to social-emotional learning.
• Experience in establishing and leading programs, activities, and services for at-risk youth.
• Proven ability to motivate youth, manage behavior problems, and act with sensitivity and empathy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history, and…