Youth Program Impact Specialist

Title:

Impact Specialist, Monterey-Full Time

Work Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt; generally to be scheduled between 8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday with occasional later evening and weekend responsibilities.

Reports to: Site Supervisor, Monterey

Location: Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 735 Ramona Ave., Monterey, CA

“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, Monterey, the Impact Specialist I drives youth success through outstanding, Mission-driven and integrity-centered leadership at the Monterey site. S/he accomplishes this by engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven programs serving youth ages 6-14. S/he accomplishes this by engaging youth in age-appropriate and outcome-driven programs with specialized focus on academic success, literacy support and intervention. This includes ensuring a safe, positive, fun and impactful Clubhouse environment that engages hundreds of diverse youth to ultimately achieve on-time grade progression, high school graduation, college/ postsecondary readiness and education leading to a livable wage career, healthy lifestyle and engaged citizenship.

The Impact Specialist I’s primary work location is the Boys & Girls Club administrative office in Seaside and the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center in the afternoons.

• Serve as role model to youth exemplifying the pillars of Good Character & Citizenship
• Serve as a mentor to guide youth through personal and educational challenges
• Foster a safe, positive, fun and impactful program where participants acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, respect for others, and a strong commitment to the positive development and well-being of youth
• Model appropriate behavior, professionalism, responsibility, and respectful communication at all times
• Implement daily after-school activities that are developmentally appropriate and engaging for youth ages 6-14
• Deliver school day programming in Monterey Bay area schools
• Foster a safe, positive, fun, and impactful Club environment where 75-100 youth attend daily
• Provide homework support for elementary and middle school youth
• Assist with facilitation of college, career preparation, and life skills workshops including college tours
• Support monthly case management for youth 11-14 years old
• Demonstrate mastery of classroom management
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind
• Support a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth for their efforts and achievements
• Implement Club program goals, activities, and schedules
• Support membership enrollment and track program attendance
• Support recruitment strategies to grow Club participation to meet program goals
• Ensure program environment is safe and inviting for all participants

• Work collaboratively with the Site Supervisor in hiring, training, and managing Youth Development Professionals and Volunteers
• Supervise and manage the work performance of direct reports
• Plans and facilitates training and promotes professional development

• Implement daily activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals, efficiency standards, and quality specifications
• Support membership enrollment and track program attendance
• Engage parents to support youth success
• Support team on special event planning and execution in coordination with Operations
• Identify any safety, maintenance, and technology issues to supervisor and the…