Teen Advisor (La Central YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York•Bronx, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The La Central YMCA is seeking a part-time Teen Advisor to support the successful operation of its teen programs. Under the supervision of the Teen Coordinator, the Teen Advisor will lead and supervise teen services and programs, including Teen Center, Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, and Saturday Night Lights. The role also involves advertising and recruiting participants, maintaining required documentation and reports, and meeting program outcomes and deliverables. The Teen Advisor helps ensure participant safety and well-being, develops and facilitates programming focused on social-emotional learning and skill development, and builds positive relationships with teens and their families. The role requires working collaboratively with staff, creating culturally sensitive and relevant programming, and following YMCA, Department of Health, and funder standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working with pre-teens and teens ages 13 and older.
General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Complete Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities; comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Nice To Haves

College credits preferred.
Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure participants’ health, safety, and well-being by closely supervising activities and keeping spaces clean and supplies maintained.
Plan, create, and facilitate lesson plans for all programs.
Enter administrative data in systems including Youth Service.NET, coordinate participant paperwork, conduct surveys, and fulfill other City agency and YMCA Teen Standards requirements.
Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
Develop positive relationships with participants, their friends, and family members.
Lead programming focused on social-emotional learning and skill development.
Work cooperatively with professional staff and other departments.
Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to teens’ needs.
Participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
Follow Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
Advertise and recruit participants, maintain documentation and reporting, and meet program outcome goals and deliverables.