Youth Services Specialist - part time

Making Opportunity Count Inc•Fitchburg, MA

13d•$15 - $22

About The Position

MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. To alleviate poverty, we deliver a variety of services including childcare, education, workforce development, nutrition, health, and community and housing support. Position Overview: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of Youth Service Programming, including the Homework Center and the Summer Youth Program. Responsible for conducting intakes, pre-assessments and internal and external referrals utilizing the CAAPS procedure.

Requirements

Associate degree in related field or some post secondary education with tutoring experience can substitute for degree; with at least one year of experience in youth programming
Case management experience and experience working with youth.
Demonstrated program development and implementation experience.
Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to relate to persons of varying socio-economic and racial/ethnic populations.
Acceptable background check.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of new programming and assist in preparation of proposals.
Assist in management of day-to-day operations of youth service programs.
Participate in local networking and community events as appropriate to support youth programming.
Assist youth with homework and tutor elementary and middle school aged youth.
Supervise center activities.
Gather information concerning available social services, education, training, jobs, and housing for youth to be a resource for the community and MOC.
Recruit youth for programming.
Complete the intake and assessment process on all potential clients, utilizing the CAAPS procedures; provide internal and external referrals to assist the client in obtaining appropriate services relative to their needs.
Provide case management to youth and maintain detailed individual files.
Assist in the development of program and budget design and implementation.
Assist in the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to funders as required.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Youth Services.
Attend appropriate training sessions as needed.