Impact Leader - College & Career Readiness; Part-Time

Description

Title:
Impact Leader I, College & Career Readiness (CCR)

Work Schedule:Part-time – non-exempt, generally scheduled up to 25 hours per week, Mondays – Friday, between 1:00 pm and 6:00pm. Training and youth workshops, field trips and events may be scheduled outside of this time.

Reports to:CCR Specialist

MISSION:

“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.”

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Working under the direction of their assigned Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) CCR Impact Leader I plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve aspositive role models, mentors and activity leadersto diverse youth delivering an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven program with specialized focus on middle school and high school readiness. Further, the BGCMC CCR Impact Leader I is responsible for contributing to the following key elements of positive youth development:

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITY:

Lead Activities & Assist with Planning, Evaluating Programming

• Assist youth in homework after school supervision
• Facilitate college and career readiness workshops for teens
• Provide tutorial support to middle and high school students in math and other core subjects
• Assist with tracking and reporting program participation and outcomes, recommending modifications to activities and programs that respond to youth needs and interests
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind; helping youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences
• Assist with implementation of school day programming for teens
• Ensure a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth
• Foster a safe, positive, fun and impactful Teen Pathway Center environment where 100-150 youth daily acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence
• Tutor 9th-12th grade science, math, technology, literacy, and reading
• Assist with SAT/ACT Preparation and college advising; and implement BGCA programming; college preparation, life skills, workforce readiness workshops and organize college tours
• Manage monthly case management and maintain compliance with designated CCR members
• Demonstrate mastery of classroom management
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind and helps youth take responsibility for their actions with appropriate consequences
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling the primary function of position
• Provide support to other program departments (ie. Education, SFR, Technology etc.) as needed
• 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
• 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

Requirements

TRAITS AND SKILLS:

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following traits and skills.

• Passionate about youth success as defined in BGCMC Mission & Strategic Goals
• Personal & professional alignment with BGCMC Core Values, Beliefs & Standards
• Accepts responsibility as a Role Model/Mentor for Youth and Mandated Reporter
• Clearance of pre-employment screening including background check & drug screening
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-energy youth friendly environment
• Keen attention to detail, safety and order

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum…