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Action for a Better Community, Inc. PROWD YOUTH and FAMILY SPECIALIST in Rochester, New York
Program: PROWD (Providing Real Opportunities With Dedication)
Location: 400 West Avenue
Position: PROWD YOUTH and FAMILY SPECIALIST
Hours: 37.5 hrs / 52wk
Salary Range: $33,602 - $44,102
Salary Grade: 11
Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the PROWD Program Manager, the PROWD Youth and Family Specialist delivers pre-adolescent sexual health and asset curriculums to youth ages 10-13 yrs. Primary duties for this position include: Implementing weekly after-school program activities during afterschool hours. Monday-Friday for youth in designated schools. Facilitate life skills, educational and youth developmental asset curriculums to youth/parents/residents in various community settings.
Qualifications/Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required in Education, Human/Community Services, Youth Development, or related field; Associate degree/SACC Credential and three (3) years of relevant youth related work experience will be considered. 2 years’ experience working with adolescents 10-13 yrs. preferably in a community setting.
Demonstrate a working level knowledge of positive youth development, asset building, developmentally appropriate practices, and service strategies for success.
Knowledge of best practices in prevention/intervention services and trends in youth and family development initiatives.
Knowledge of adolescent sexual health trends in Rochester and Monroe County; requires high degree of confidentiality, comfort, and sensitivity in addressing youth/family needs; requires the ability to engage participants/families and provide advocacy services on health/social issues related to development and stability.
Excellent organizational and planning skills; attentive to details in coordinating program activities; and effective communication skills, both verbal and writing
Requires flexibility in working occasional evening and weekend hours.
Experience speaking in diverse settings and diverse audiences; knowledge of group dynamics, class-room management, participant engagement, integration activities and team building strategies.
Familiarity with intake interviewing; initial assessments and development of action plans/goal setting required; knowledge of instruments and interpretation used in youth educational, vocational and employability diagnostic assessments is helpful.
Knowledge of public/media relations, marketing and social media is preferred.
Familiarity with the Greater Rochester community and local/national resources working in the youth service field is preferred; ability to work in creating shared youth/adult leadership initiatives; developing partnerships/collaborations with area organizations, schools, (i.e. RCSD, Monroe Co. Health Department, etc.) and other supportive providers, research groups, committees and public entities dedicated to service provision and advocacy.
Requires proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites
Requires valid Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Please Forward Resumes/Applications to:
Human Resources Department
Action for a Better Community, Inc.
400 West Ave
Rochester, New York 14611
(585) 325-5116
HRDept@abcinfo.org
Deadline for Resumes/Applications : - Open Until Filled
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