Teen Program Specialist

• Base Pay $27.00 - $33.00 / Hour
• Job Category Teen Program
• Employee Type Hourly - Full Time

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job - we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community.

At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative, as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships.

Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or a related field OR equivalent professional and community experience
• 2+years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school youth in educational, community-based, or youth development settings.
• Strong relationship-building and engagement skills with youth, families, community partners, and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and program coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Commitment to youth development, prevention services, and organizational values.
• Availability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings as required.
• Proficiency with documentation, data collection, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• TB Test Clearance within the last two years, as required for programs located on school district sites.

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth & Families Programs, the Teen Program Specialist supports the development, coordination, and implementation of Prevention Service Programs funded through the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The position designs and facilitates student transition programs and leadership development opportunities that promote youth engagement, personal growth, and successful continuity between school-year and summer programming. The Teen Program Specialist collaborates with students, families, school staff, and community partners to facilitate workshops, support case management services, and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives while ensuring compliance with program, grant, and funding requirements.

• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement evidence-based youth and family prevention programs in alignment with grant, curriculum, contract, and funding requirements.
• Design and implement student transition programs that support successful engagement between school-year and summer programming.
• Develop and facilitate youth leadership opportunities that promote positive youth development.
• Facilitate workshops, groups, activities, and prevention education sessions that support youth and family well-being.
• Support Department of Public Health prevention initiatives, including facilitation of SFP and Life Skills Training (LST) sessions.

• Conduct assessments and develop Family Service Plans using appropriate intervention strategies and service approaches.
• Provide case management support and make referrals to community resources as appropriate.
• Participate in Case Management Team meetings and implement follow-up actions as assigned.
• Support a holistic, strengths-based approach to addressing youth and family needs.

• Recruit, engage, and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Collaborate with school partners, the school Beacon program, and community-based organizations to support program objectives.
• Promote participant engagement and support program participation goals.

• Plan and coordinate program operations, logistics, scheduling, and implementation activities.
• Maintain accurate participant records, case files, data collection systems, and required documentation.
• Complete and submit all required reports, paperwork, and contract deliverables in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, school district requirements, Department of Public…