Life & Resiliency Skills Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Life & Resiliency Skills Director

GENERAL FUNCTION: The Life & Resiliency Skills Coordinator is responsible to assist the Life & Resiliency Skills Director with the creation, implementation and delivery of social emotional learning and wellness programs with the goal to empower Club members and staff to make appropriate choices regarding their education, social, physical, and emotional needs. The coordinator will assist the Life & Resiliency Skills Director in the provision of mentorship, parent and staff education, informal assessments of youth and staff, intervention/prevention support, and work with key stakeholders to create and maintain a safe, trauma-informed culture within the Club(s).

KEY ROLES:

Training:

• Assist the Life & Resiliency Skills Director in the development and delivery of training of youth and staff related to trauma, resiliency and holistic wellness as well as providing strategies for integrating life & resiliency skills, trauma-informed practices, and wellness into the Club culture and climate.   

Life & Resiliency Skills and Trauma-Informed Care Based Programming:

• Conduct member programs & activities assigned by the LRS Director as scheduled.
• In partnership with the Club Director and Life & Resiliency Skills Director, create and implement trauma-responsive behavioral guidance and discipline plans for identified youth and staff.
• Assist LRS Director in the selection and effectiveness review of wellness, and resiliency curriculum.

Community Engagement and Support:

• Plan and deliver a minimum of 1 family engagement event and 2 LRS family education workshops at assigned Club site(s) annually.
• Arrange referrals for members and their families with social services, mental health, and government agencies as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians, school, and other support services.

Leadership & Management:

• Provide direct support to staff during times of escalated behavior and/or crisis, coordinate team support, and apply appropriate interventions.
• Provide case management – a youth-centered, goal-oriented process for assessing the needs of the Club members and their families.
• Maintain records for LRS for youth and staff; prepare monthly reports.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience: Optimally will possess at least a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, youth development, or a related field from an accredited university, and possess a minimum of one (1) year experience in a full-time position programming with and for youth. Like years of experience in a substantially similar position may be considered.

• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, trauma, behavioral challenges, mental wellness, and social emotional learning needs of youth.
• Ability to utilize independent judgement and take initiative within BGCBC policies and procedures as well as the scope of the position.
• Experience designing and implementing engaging developmental/age appropriate SEL, mental wellness, and resiliency activities/programs.
• Proficient in using Office software and technology as a means of instruction and communication.
• Knowledge of youth and adult learning styles as well as best practices for coaching and providing feedback.
• Integrate organizational values of fun, respect, integrity, community, and acceptance into programmatic and training content.
• Proven ability to motivate youth and staff, manage behavior problems, and act with sensitivity and empathy.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most of the work will be conducted in an office setting; however, some blocks of time will be away from the office at the Clubs.  Various off-site meetings will occur at respective Boys & Girls Clubs.

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Salary:  $45,000/ year

FULL TIME GRANT POSITION