HPCC Youth Coordinator

Oakland Schools • Hazel Park, MI

1d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Hazel Park Community Coalition Youth Coordinator – Job Description The Youth Coordinator will oversee the middle and high school Youth Wellness Council "YWC". The mission of the YWC is to provide an abundance of educational resources regarding mental health and substance abuse prevention for Hazel Parks' youth. These strategies will be directly related to the Vision and Mission of the Hazel Park Community Coalition. The Youth Coordinator must be a self-starter, work well with students, and reports to the Executive Director.

Requirements

• High School diploma and enrolled in post high school education
• Beneficial to have knowledge and experience in substance use prevention to include risk and protective factors, best practices, and evidence-based strategies.
• One year or more work experience in education or another youth-related program
• Ability to relate well with youth, the public, in person and virtually
• Flexible, resourceful, dependable, and well organized
• Capable and practiced in handling complex and multi-faceted tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication, dynamic public speaking, and social media skills
• Microsoft Office & Google Suites
• Demonstrates commitment to serving the community with respect for cultural diversity
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision
• Quality work ethic, commitment to continuous professional growth and development
• Self-motivated, self-starter, mission-driven, and results-oriented; able and willing to learn quickly
• Willingness to travel, both locally and for training out of state

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with coordination, management, and implementation of the Action Plan with regards to the Youth Wellness Council
• Plan middle and high school YWC meetings once per week
• Meet with Student Intern once per week
• Attend and facilitate YWC meetings once per week, totaling 30 per school year (15 MS & 15 HS)
• Represent MHCC and YWC at school, parent, and community meetings and events
• Plan, create, publish, and share content to drive engagement on multiple social media platforms f YWC
• Purchase event supplies as necessary, recording all transactions appropriately
• Organize and facilitate special events for YWC four times per year?
• Meet with Executive Director once per week
• Other duties as assigned by the director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED