Youth Advocate - 2002316
About The Position
As part of the Catholic Charities Hoop Haven Program, the Youth Advocate supports youth ages 12 to 17 at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Community Center in Harlem in developing healthy, positive life skills, with a primary focus on health and wellness. Hoop Haven engages Harlem youth of all backgrounds and skill levels, using team sports—predominantly basketball—to foster healthy habits and a team-centered mindset. The Youth Advocate works with other professionals to promote positive academic and life skills through sports-related group activities and academic support. The role involves working with youth, families, educators, and the community; developing team-building activities and educational programming; connecting participants and families with services and resources; and supporting program administration and documentation. The position is full-time, generally Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with additional evening and weekend hours required. The hourly rate is $29.14.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Relevant work experience in health and wellness.
- At least 2 years of experience working with youth.
- Experience teaching or training individuals in group settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and effectively engage youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent networking and outreach skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively under pressure both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent computer skills and experience with the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Basketball knowledge is preferred but not required.
- A general understanding of team sports as a means of positive youth development is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interact regularly with students ages 12 to 17, parents and guardians, educators, and community members on topics affecting Harlem youth, including healthy living, sports, exercise, community engagement, and academics; provide social and emotional support and referrals as needed.
- Develop engaging team-building activities and education that use team sports to foster positive life and problem-solving skills, including de-escalation and anti-violence.
- Connect students and their families with Catholic Charities services and external resources and referrals, depending on their needs.
- Work with the Program Coordinator on activities, curriculum development, marketing, and community outreach.
- Provide routine academic support through group and individual assistance, including homework and other school-related support.
- Maintain attendance logs and other required documentation, and use prescribed technology and databases to track and record program data and metrics as assigned.
- Maintain monthly participant progress notes and complete documentation and reports related to program activities.
- Assist with maintaining the monthly calendar of program activities and workshops.
- Attend student field trips and special events when necessary.
- Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other assigned meetings.
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Job Type
Full-time
