Youth Worker

Overview

Responsible, together with the Program Manager and Site Administrator, for implementing youth programs at the local level.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a site work plan for the program.
• Building relationships with residents, local merchants, courts, police, schools, and other community organizations.
• Linking youth with needed services and opportunities in the neighborhood.
• Participating in scheduled trainings, workshops, staff, and supervisor meetings.
• Maintaining records and documents, including individual service plans for program participants; sitting on various local boards as needed.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with urban youth is required.
• Experience in program development and implementation preferred.
• Good mediation, facilitation, and listening skills.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.

 

C.O.R.I. & S.O.R.I Check Required.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-8

Hours per week: 35