Teen Empowerment Advisor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme•Oxnard, CA

12d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teen Empowerment Advisor will provide direct services to youth between the ages of 11-18. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing year-round programs, providing case management, coordinating with schools and community partners, and recruiting new youth. The advisor will also represent the organization in the community and maintain up-to-date records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling or related field
Ability to motivate youth
Ability to deal with the general public
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Demonstrated record of case management, planning and organizational skills
Ability to deal with at-risk youth by using non-traditional delivery methods
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, youth, and other people encountered in the course of work
Valid State Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and implementing year-round programs for youth
Preparing youth to complete the program successfully
Providing ongoing case management services for youth
Maintaining the youth's case management records up to date
Coordinating to schedule an intake/ orientation with youth and parents/guardians
Conducting initial intake/orientation and survey for youth entering the program
Conducting follow-up calls to youth and parents/guardians who stop attending
Monitoring community services schedule and youth attendance log
Assisting the youth in completing their community service hours set by the referral source
Encouraging family involvement to increase youth retention
Conducting follow-up calls to youth who completed the program successfully to increase youth retention
Referring the youth to relevant service partners to support the youth
Entering data into Excel tracking sheets of youth information and surveys
Recruiting new youth from all middle schools and high schools in Oxnard and Port Hueneme
Representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard & Port Hueneme as a liaison with schools and district staff
Coordinating meetings with school staff, including the principal, with the Director of the Brent’s Club Program
Coordinating to implement Brent’s Club Program at the local middle schools and high schools in Oxnard and Port Hueneme
Involving in community events to market the BGCOP Programs
Performing all other business, educational, and community outreach duties as assigned
Participating in training and staff meetings
Working an irregular work schedule when necessary
Driving from the Teen Center to off-site locations
Performing other duties as directed