Job Title: Youth Development Coordinator

Location: Syracuse Office 627 West Genesee Street

Salary: $23.77 $25.00 Hourly

Classification: Non-Exempt, full-time, thirty-five-hour (35.0) week; occasional evenings and weekends required for meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.

Position Summary: As a Youth Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our youth programs, where your passion for making a difference will meet the exciting challenge of shaping tomorrows leaders. This role demands a blend of creativity, leadership, and empathy, requiring you to design, manage, and implement a variety of youth-centric activities and initiatives. Whether youre organizing educational workshops, planning community service projects, or providing one-on-one support, youll be making a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Apply: [email protected]

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience delivering stigma-free, non-judgmental and culturally responsive services to diverse populations.
• Access to a reliable automobile with insurance and a valid NYS drivers license that will pass DMV screening is required for travel.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours Monday-Friday, and occasional weekend hours.
• Sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, substance use and LGBTQ issues and a strong commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of ACR Health.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the facilitation of activities for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 designed to increase self-efficacy and independent living skills; reduce social isolation and increase social supports; increase awareness of LGBTQ-affirming providers; promote health and wellness utilizing a risk-reduction/harm-reduction/sex positive approach; and cultivate pride and leadership skills.
• Encourage youth participation in program activities and form healthy relationships with youth by being a positive adult role model and mentor, greeting and introducing new members, assisting youth with intake packets, and providing oversight to ensure all youth are treated fairly.
• Assess group dynamics and collaborate with the LGBTQ Program Manager and Program Coordinators to create activities for desired outcomes.
• Foster collaboration and leadership among LGBTQ+ youth through activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to actively pursue responsibility.
• Complete necessary paperwork including Group Summary Forms, Attendance Logs, Ride Logs, and Incident Reports as required.
• Conduct ongoing assessments with youth, as required by funders, and report findings to LGBTQ Program Manager on a quarterly basis.
• Provide crisis intervention for youth and families and make referrals to internal and external programs/services as needed.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with school based mental health support in Onondaga County.
• Develop quarterly social media campaign and education to decrease stigma around mental health, suicide awareness and prevention, and accessing community resources.
• Assist in providing LGBTQ+ cultural responsiveness and competence workshops.
• Develop mental health resource of area providers who are youth focused and LGBTQ+ affirming.
• Perform outreach to increase awareness of Q Center programs and activities.
• Maintain accurate client and service records in accordance with the Youth & Family Services Departments policy and procedures.
• Participate in department and agency case conferences, including Grand Rounds.
• Assist Family Peer Advocate in youth/family linkage and navigation.
• Prepare all required monthly and program reports as assigned, and ensure thorough, up to date and complete client records.
• Complete/submit all required documentation within designated time frames.
  
  

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