Abraxas Youth & Family Services · 3 weeks ago
Youth Development Specialist, Weekend Part-time
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. They are seeking a Youth Development Specialist to coach and mentor male teens on weekends, focusing on teaching pro-social skills and facilitating youth group activities.
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Responsibilities
COACH and MENTOR MALE TEENS
Work with a population of young men (ages 11-18)
Facilitate youth group activities
Teach and model pro-social skills to youth at risk
Promote positivity in others within a team environment
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing
Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Assertive with strong interpersonal skills
Experience working and facilitating youth group activities
Motivated to teach and model pro-social skills to youth at risk
Possess leadership skills within a team environment and that promotes positivity in others
Company
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Abraxas offers alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, detention, and more services to youth and adults.