Join The Youth Connection Team!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults and building grassroots “systems change” coalitions. Previous experience with youth organizing, community organizing, leadership development and/or popular education is preferred. Ability to mentor, develop and empower community youth. Strong organizational and communication skills. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to utilize Microsoft Access database and Microsoft Word preferred.  Composition skills sufficient to prepare written materials. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with staff and public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Help lead the development and coordination of youth and adults in our focused zip codes in northeast. Detroit to build core leadership, youth organizing capacities, and substance use prevention development of members.
• Lead the development of working relationships with ally parent, youth, and other organizations.
• Support campus organizing of college students at local Higher Ed. Institutions.
• Coordinate member participation in external actions and mobilizations.
• Support the development and implementation of campaigns.
• Assist the evaluator in conducting program evaluations and data gathering.
• Participate and facilitate workshops with youth and adults or trainings at conferences.
• Support Coalition Leadership team work as needed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge and/or experience regarding organizing and/or other community‐based work.
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of working information.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work as a team member as well as independently.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience: One or more years‐demonstrated experience in working/participating with community‐based organizations, faith‐based organizations, schools and/or civic organizations. Demonstrated capacity to learn rapidly and to apply new skills in an office setting may be considered in lieu of specific experience.

Licenses or certificates:

Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License

POSITION SUMMARY:

**ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION***

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES?

The Youth Connection is looking for a Program Facilitator who will work with the community and schools. This candidate will learn to provide evidence-based programs such as Botvin LifeSkills, Strengthening Families: For Parents & Youth Ages 10-14 (SFP 10-14) and I2D2 Fit N Fun Family Club. This person would be expected to work within a team and provide services for youth of all ages and their parents/caregivers to facilitate substance abuse prevention programs. These programs will be held in schools, local churches, businesses, and community facilities. Also, the candidate will ensure that the programs adhere to the agenda and guidelines already established. In addition, the facilitator will also follow up with families to make sure they will be present and input data after the close of each session. Finally, the candidate in the position will work closely with the SUD Director to establish a development plan to gain MCBAP prevention credentials within 2 years of employment and collaborate with other core staff to carry out the goals and objectives of all our Health, Wellness and Prevention Division (HWPD) Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Facilitate weekly prevention programs (Botvin LifeSkills, SFP 10-14, I2D2 Fit ‘N’ Fun Family Clubs).

• Assist in inputting data from the program into databases.
• Represent TYC at prevention program-related meetings and functions as directed.
• Attend program-related, staff and board meetings, as required; and
• Assist with TYC-sponsored events, as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the SUD Director or the President and CEO.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge and/or experience facilitating youth groups.
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Word Programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of working information.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work as a team member as well as independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

One or more years-demonstrated experience in working/participating with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, schools and/or civic organizations. Demonstrated capacity to learn rapidly and to apply new skills in a youth/office setting may be considered in lieu of specific experience.