Youth Development Specialist (hourly)

About the role

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Since 1857, MFS has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate activities that meet the diverse needs of youth clients and community needs.
• Utilize a positive youth development and strength-based approach to empower youth, promote youth voice, and offer leadership opportunities.
• Mentor youth to foster resiliency, positive growth, life skills, and social emotional learning.
• Promote personal, social, and educational growth.
• Provide direct service to youth and adult clients (parents, guardians, community members) by creating and leading academic, recreational, and/or life skills activities.
• Offer services during the school day or out-of-school time.
• Contact parents/guardians to address specific needs of youth.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisor.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and agency-wide events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• 3+ years youth-related experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactorily pass all screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle.
• Travel between sites required.