Part-time Youth Advocate

Job Location:

Neenah - Neenah, WI 54956

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00

The Youth Advocate serves as an advocate for youth who encounter barriers to success and participation in Boys & Girls of Club Menasha, Neenah or Appleton’s youth development programs. The Youth Advocate will use non‑violent crisis interventions, restorative justice practices, and mediation skills to promote positive club experiences and behaviors for club members. This position works directly with the Behavioral Support Services Director, the Branch Director, club members and families, and reports to the Behavioral Support Services Director.

2:00–6:00p.m., Monday–Friday

• Assess and support club members’ behavioral challenges by working one‑on‑one with them for a wide range of presenting concerns.
• Oversee daily operations of the Sensory Room.
• Facilitate Sensory Room sessions with club members.
• Conduct small group programs for club members to support social‑emotional learning.
• Work with club members to understand and define individual goals based on their behavioral challenges to promote full program participation.
• Guide club members to reduce or eliminate concerning behaviors at club.
• Participate in team meetings with branch staff to discuss support for club members.
• Maintain organized and detailed case files on all club members receiving behavioral support services.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning key trauma concepts and applying trauma‑informed practices.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Develop positive relationships with club members, families, and staff by being visible and accessible throughout the branch club programs.

• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the effective implementation of continuous improvement processes.
• Support the ethical use of data to make decisions in a timely and informed manner.
• Represent the organization to the community in a way that enhances its profile, builds reputation, supports strategic priorities, and advances its mission.
• Support team development and performance, including active listening, team‑based learning, recognition, fun, and transparent communications.
• Support the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.
• Finish work by established deadlines within the framework of established guidelines and policies.
• Address issues and concerns in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ensure records are up‑to‑date, accurate, and organized.
• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities to meet daily responsibilities while working toward longer‑term objectives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or related field preferred but not required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum two years working with at‑risk children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge:
  Child and adolescent development, behavior management techniques, social‑emotional learning, and trauma‑informed care.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to prioritize and organize tasks efficiently; exceptional communication; reliable transportation; knowledge of computers, software, and technology tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Key characteristics:
  Mission‑driven and values‑based; growth mindset and commitment to lifelong learning; commitment to equity and anti‑racism; respect for cultural differences; purpose‑driven culture of trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, and learning; excellence in all matters.

Work occurs in a climate‑controlled environment and outdoors with limited exposure to safety or health hazards. The role routinely uses standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets) and program supplies (basketballs, paint, markers, billiard balls, musical instruments). Vehicles are required to transport youth and staff.

• Move independently indoors and outdoors.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Quickly detect safety concerns.
• Work effectively in outdoor weather conditions and in potentially loud environments.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with documented disabilities to perform essential functions.