Youth Specialist II

YOUTH GUIDANCE•Munhall, PA

5d•$52,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Guidance seeks a Youth Specialist II to guide young men in grades 7–12 in developing social skills, making responsible decisions, and becoming positive members of their school and community. The role delivers the BAM-FI program in a school-based setting, helping participants build the mindsets, values, and abilities to thrive. The position is based in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and includes occasional local travel and a required monthly on-site presence at a Saturday Academy session.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or a similar related field.
At least two years of youth engagement experience.
At least two years of experience providing supervised group counseling.
Knowledge of psychological concepts such as CBT, clinical processing, modeling, and group development.
Completion of BAM curriculum training.
Ability to commit to continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
Succinct written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to function well in group and team settings.
Interpersonal skills demonstrating cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
Ability to pass criminal background and sex offender checks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an accredited university and one year of youth engagement experience.
LPC or LSW, or eligibility for either credential.
LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT credential.
Knowledge of advanced psychological concepts such as CBT, clinical processing, and group development.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Program Supervisor and school administration to recruit and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth for the BAM-FI program.
Lead and facilitate four to five weekly BAM-FI groups during the school day using youth engagement, clinical counseling, and men’s rites-of-passage skills.
Provide individualized support to BAM-FI participants and individual, family, and crisis counseling to students as needed.
Participate in monthly staff development trainings and team meetings covering the BAM-FI evidence-based curriculum and topics relevant to working with youth.
Participate in supervision and coaching to support fidelity of program delivery.
Document interactions with youth, including group and individual case notes, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre- and post-surveys, and monthly program narratives, in accordance with program protocols.
Work with the Program Supervisor to manage an annual program budget and plan and execute field trips and special events during the school year and summer.
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and other Youth Guidance programs, including providing and participating in professional development sessions.
Coordinate with the Local School Council, Youth Guidance Parent Family Engagement team, and school parent engagement team.
Partner with the school’s designated Program Specialist on Saturday Academy recruitment and promotion, encourage student enrollment and participation, and attend one Saturday Academy session on-site each month.
Occasionally participate in youth sports activities.
Travel locally as needed.