Youth Engagement Counselor; Bilingual English​/Spanish TEMP

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Under the supervision of the Senior Program Lead, the Youth Engagement Counselor provides services to at-risk youth ages 8–24
, delivering prevention-focused programming on topics such as gender-based violence, bullying, substance abuse, conflict resolution, leadership, job readiness, and college prep. Responsibilities include curriculum development, wellness calls, workshops, outreach, and programming at schools and community sites, with additional duties as needed to support program goals.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT POSITION UNTIL JUNE 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

• Design and facilitate an 8-week, school-based group curriculum that supports youth in building knowledge, skills, and support systems for a violence-free, healthy future.
• Collaborate with counselors and Case Specialists to develop and deliver engaging lessons in job readiness, college prep, financial literacy, and life skills.
• Provide light case management, including goal setting, referrals, and consistent support to address individual needs and barriers.
• Support youth in completing applications for jobs, internships or academic programs.
• Lead project-based learning and experiential outings to reinforce skill development.
• Maintain a safe, learner-centered program environment that promotes physical and emotional well-being.
• Support enrollment, registration, and orientation for participants and families.
• Serve as a liaison with schools, public agencies, parents/guardians, and community partners.
• Plan, coordinate, and assess workshops, recreational and enrichment activities aligned with RAICES program goals, funder requirements, and MNC standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate youth interns and volunteers, offering leadership development opportunities.
• Provide in-house support to participants’ families to help identify and remove barriers, strengthen family engagement and build skills that support youth development and stability.
• Assist in preparing monthly funder reports and tracking demographic and program data.
• Promote strong, supportive relationships among staff and participants.
• Conduct wellness check-ins and provide individualized follow-up and referrals as needed.
• Support outreach strategies, including engagement of schools and partners to deliver program services.
• Participate in program evaluations, continuous improvement efforts, and agency-wide planning.
• Collaborate with community partners to provide enrichment services for youth and their families.

Secondary Functions

• Assist in planning and executing community events, program graduations, and showcases.
• Recruit in-kind service providers for curriculum-based and cultural enrichment activities.
• Represent MNC at community forums, funder meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain accurate records, analyze and submit data in compliance with funder guidelines.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, supervision, and professional development trainings.
• Contribute to personal staff development plans; commit to ongoing learning and improvement.
• Participate in afternoon, evening, weekend, and school break programming as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
• Represent MNC with professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

• Follow all safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Immediately report any safety issues, accidents, or injuries.
• Promote a safe and healthy environment for all program participants.

Teamwork and Communication

• Collaborate positively with team members and leadership.
• Demonstrate initiative and help implement positive changes.
• Partner with supervisors to address department concerns constructively.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Education:

BA in Child Development, Gender Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.

Coursework or experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or…