Youth Development Coordinator

Centro Tyrone Guzman•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Raices works with Latine youth in grades 6–12 through a broad range of holistic in-school and out-of-school programs emphasizing academic support, personal and cultural identity, health and wellness, and leadership development. The program’s goal is to promote healthy behaviors, strengthen families and support Latine youth to achieve a successful future. The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for implementing activities in Raices. This position is directly supervised by the Raices Program Manager and will work in collaboration with other departments and partners. All activities will be provided in a culturally and linguistically responsive environment to support the holistic health and independent living of Latine families.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required
Strong time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
Ability to resolve conflicts and adapt to changes
Commit to Centro Tyrone Guzman’s mission, vision, and program goals and be able to work effectively with youth, families and other staff members.
Experience working with Latine families; knowledge, an in-depth understanding of, and appreciation for the Latine culture, local Latine community and the ability to relate well, establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Latines of diverse ancestry, family, and socioeconomic status.
A positive and open attitude towards youth is a requirement.
The Youth Development Coordinator should demonstrate an in-depth understanding/experience working with LGBTQ+ Latine community.
Demonstrated understanding of Latine immigrant issues, including, but not limited to generational and cultural differences between youth and parents, barriers to educational opportunities, social determinants of health, the impact of undocumented status in the areas of employment/housing/social services, trauma, domestic and community violence.
Commitment to working with Latine communities in a culturally supportive environment and a sincere desire to have a meaningful positive effect on their lives.
Knowledgeable about local community resources and how to use them for the benefit of families.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and public speaking skills in both Spanish and English.
Technology skills in common software applications (e.g., MS Office).
Be able to gather updated information to make power point presentations for educational purposes.
Be able to work evenings, nights and weekends.
Provide transportation to participants as needed, using Centro vehicles.
Position is subject to a background check and requires a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sexual health education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Logistic coordination and implementation of activities and processes assigned, including but not limited to calling participants, communicating with marketing about program activities, purchasing and pick up of supplies and food, serving food, creating routes, arranging transportation, connecting with resources, set up and take down of meeting space.
Complete and implement the workplan for the Raices Program with the guidance of the Raices Program Manager.
Facilitate or co-facilitate group sessions with youth and/or families at Centro Tyrone Guzman and/or partner schools.
Provide positive behavior guidance for program participants.
Maintain positive communication, collaborative, and respectful relationships with coworkers/parents/guardians/community.
Assist youth participants in setting personal goals in education, health/wellness, personal and cultural development, and community involvement.
Keep accurate, up-to-date records of participants and program activities including attendance and evaluation surveys among others.
Ensure participant safety, communicating immediately with the supervisor in the event any accident or incident with participants, Centro’s vehicle or coworkers.
Foster collaboration with local schools, universities, and community organizations.
Make appropriate internal/external referrals for program participants/families.
Maintain private and confidential data in accordance with state and federal laws.
Maintain receipts of all purchases in record following Centro procedures.
Maintain a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive social environment.
Maintain continuous communication with the supervisor.
Maintain a clean, safe environment (building, playground, vans, etc.)
Assist in facilitating family projects and events.
Assist the Administrator in preparing reports for funders and stakeholders.
Provide transportation for youth participants as needed and maintain an accurate record of miles driven.
Participate in organizational, team and individual professional development activities as assigned.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.