Youth Coordinator - Chance to Advance chez EAC Network

Description

Join Our Team as a Youth Coordinator!

Are you passionate about supporting children and youth, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Youth Coordinator to join our Chance To Advance Program!

• Salary: $25/ hour

• Schedule: 9AM-5PM, Monday - Friday with flexibility to work up to two evenings per week and occasional Saturdays as needed.

• Location: 320 Carleton Ave in Central Islip

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Youth Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that successful educational/enrichment programs are established and implemented to provide focused intervention to youth residing in foster care.

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Arrange and oversee the Teen Enrichment Program with the implementation of educational and recreational enrichment programs in conjunction with community organizations and corporations.

• Recruit prospective volunteer mentors from the Long Island community, interview and screen prospective volunteers, and assist with volunteer training and retention.

• Coordinate and/or facilitate in-service trainings and/or workshops, as well as keep volunteers informed as to any pertinent training seminars.

• Act as liaison to the volunteer mentors and assist them in targeting the needs of youth enrolled in the program.

• Assist with measurement strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and provide monthly and yearly reports on quantitative and qualitative data showing program successes and areas needing improvements.

• Maintain records.

• Conduct home visits/assessments and monitor program participants on an as-needed basis.

• Coordinate and implement the Chance to Advance Summer Camp and ensure adherence to State Health Department regulations.

• Supervise unpaid mentors and volunteer staff camp counselors throughout planned activities

• Perform all other relevant duties as assigned by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or educational equivalent required, a degree in social or behavioral sciences preferred.

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to motivate adolescents.

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

• Must have access to personal automobile and possess a valid NY State Drivers license - this role will be transporting clients as needed in own vehicle if necessary.

• Successfully completed New York State Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect.

• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid and AED by a State Department of Health approved training program.
   

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.

• Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.