Youth Program Specialist

About the role

The Youth Program Specialist will facilitate programming to support youth in high-risk situations including youth with substance abuse concerns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming to address prevention and support to youth in high-risk situations, including youth with concerns.
• Identify and secure appropriate program framework and curriculums.
• Identify youth for program through referrals and outreach.
• Develop referral relationships with local mental health and substance abuse providers to support youth in need of intensive or clinical services.
• Cookordinate schedule and facilitate weekly activities.
• Develop and track progress of program outcomes.
• Plan a variety of educational, recreational, and spiritual development activities and events that promote thriving spiritual, mental, emotional and physical development including:
• Opportunities to discover and practice love for God, neighbors and extended community.
• Involvement of corps officers for work directly related to spiritual development.
• Skills for productive participation in family and church life.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, friends, and other youth.
• Encourage youth to attend Salvation Army Sunday services, spiritual study and summer camp.
• Serve as an intentional mentor and role model.
• Share meals and fellowship time.
• Refer individuals to corps officers for pastoral care and spiritual guidance when needed.
• Be available for response to emergency situations beyond normal work hours.
• Record and maintain statistical information regarding youth related activities and participants.
• Submit quarterly report to the Director of Operations; based on outcome measures.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma, some college in either the field of education, social work, or psychology.
• Experience: One year of experience working with youth.
• Certifications: Valid Michigan Driver’s License with clearance to drive from TSA insurance.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.