Well Being and Life Skills Coordinator (Max M. Fisher Club)

About the role

The Well-Being & Life Skills Coordinator (WLSC) is responsible for the implementation and delivery of Well-Being & Life Skills programs with the goal of supporting students to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions. The WLS program also includes Bullying Prevention, Drug and Violence Prevention, Character and Leadership, Mentoring, and Health & Life Skills.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)

• In keeping with the BGCA Formula for Impact objectives, effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members that are fun, educational and engaging.
• Conduct SMART lessons, games and activities provided by the WLS Program Manager on a daily or weekly basis as scheduled.
• Complete weekly individual case mentoring assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure for individual BGCPBC members.
• Help member(s) make informed decisions by acting as their mentor regarding their behavior.
• Develop effective working relations and cooperate with BGCPBC members and their families through behavioral progress plans and accommodation plans.
• Deliver at least 3 family educational sessions annually as it relates to the needs of the adult family members of the club.
• Arrange referrals with social services, mental health and governmental agencies as needed.
• Interact with members to keep track of their behavioral progress through case notes to ensure behavioral satisfaction.
• Record cases information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports.
• Collaborate with and mentor student interns assigned to the club, providing guidance, support, and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Mentor Club members.
• Provide Trauma informed redirection to members where needed.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, Human or Youth and Families Services.
• Experience in teaching or education field preferred.
• CPR certified.
• 2-3 years’ Experience in working with children in a Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) background or environment.
• Ability to create positive and professional relationships with other employees and Club members.
• Strong verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, ZOOM, etc.).
• Ability to distinguish when it is time to discipline and time to counsel members.
• Ability to be creative with programs.
• Ability to enforce Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner.
• Valid Florida driver’s license – able to meet insurance requirements (drive to different Club Sites and Administrative Office and/or off-site meetings/training as required for the position).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company Description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization founded in 1971. We provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone - we offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The Clubs serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18 and our mission is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.