4-H Program Assistant/Life Skills Coach

Camden County • Camden County, NC

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About The Position

The Life Skills Coach delivers evidence-informed, research-based youth development programs focused on interpersonal skill-building, substance abuse prevention, and family resilience for at-risk youth across Camden County. Working under the supervision of the Camden County 4-H Agent, the role coordinates community-based educational initiatives, leads small-group instruction, and collaborates with juvenile justice, educational, and community partners to help youth and families build healthy lifestyles.

The position provides weekly life skills, critical thinking, and drug/alcohol prevention lessons using research-based curricula, facilitates family workshops and community programs, maintains confidential client files and compliance records, and supports grant administration and broader 4-H programming. It also promotes the local 4-H program’s mission and impact to community partners and residents. The role is grant-supported and requires local travel, evening and weekend availability, and occasional outdoor work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least 1 year of direct human service experience working with juveniles or at-risk youth in school or community settings.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with basic program budgeting, grant reporting, and administrative record management.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver interactive educational activities to youth and adult audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage youth, families, court counselors, and community leaders.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills to prioritize multiple program requirements, client files, and community events.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. and frequent sitting, standing, walking, speaking, and listening.
• Availability for evening and weekend work and travel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly life skills, critical thinking, and drug/alcohol prevention lessons for referred, at-risk youth using Why Try?, Health Rocks!®, and EYFP (Empowering Youth and Families Program) curricula.
• Facilitate family workshops and community-based programs.
• Partner with school personnel and resource officers, court counselors, the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP), and county agencies to identify, recruit, and retain program participants.
• Maintain complete, confidential client files, monitor program compliance, and generate regular status reports for DJJDP and NC Cooperative Extension.
• Maintain active communication with parents and guardians; facilitate community-based opioid prevention events and family workshops.
• Assist the 4-H Agent and 4-H Program Assistant/JCPC Coordinator with annual grant proposals, compliance tracking, budget monitoring, and broader 4-H youth development events and school enrichment programs.
• Support the 4-H Agent and 4-H Program Assistant/JCPC Coordinator with summer camp programs and other duties as assigned.
• Promote the mission, scope, and impact of the local 4-H program to community partners and residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree