Youth Advocate

About the role

BYLP is seeking self-starting, energetic, positive, service-oriented individuals to work in school site, office and virtual settings with elementary, middle school and high school aged youth including interaction with the parents of program participants. This position provides a great opportunity to positively impact and influence the lives of black youth by being a supportive and nurturing advocate. The role is multifaceted and includes teaching, limit setting, advocating, services coordination and being a positive adult role model. Work as part of a dedicated team to make a difference in the lives of black youth. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall development.

Responsibilities

• Daily facilitation and coordination of BYLP programs and youth engagement in executing the plan of the day in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of program service plans.
• Aid youth in meeting program goals and personal development.
• Serve as a positive role model, mentor and advocate for youth.
• Maintain appropriate relationships throughout all interactions.
• Attend All Hands meetings and trainings as required.
• Aid youth in identifying interests and skills within community service opportunities and activities, as indicated.
• Serve as an advocate for assigned youth. Meet with youth weekly and provide advocate notes regarding the youth’s perspective and assessment of their respective week.
• Aid in maintaining and cleaning the work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
• Knowledge:
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Pychology
  • Administrative
• Skills:
  • Basic Skills:
    • Active Learning
    • Active Listening
    • Critical Thinking
    • Learning Strategies
    • Mathematics
    • Monitoring
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Science
    • Speaking
    • Writing
  • Social Skills:
    • Coordination
    • Instructing
    • Negotiation
    • Persuasion
    • Service Orientation
    • Social Perceptiveness
    • Complex Problem Solving
  • Complex Problem Solving Skills
  • Technical Skills
  • Systems Skills
  • Resource Management Skills