PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Youth Development Specialist (“YD Specialist”) is responsible for providing program and administrative support for the agency’s youth development programming, as well as our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Reporting to the Youth Development Coordinator, the YD Specialist is an energetic, trust-worthy, organized and detail-oriented self-starter who is mission focused and thrives on working – and building trusting relationships – with adolescents and young adults. The YD Specialist is expected to support the program and operational needs of the Youth Development department. This includes providing staff coverage for Life Skills workshops during the week, supporting the department for Creative Arts on Saturdays for Saturday programming, assisting with the development of a monthly program calendar and program flyers; and performing other related work as required. Additionally, the YD Specialist will dedicate part of their time to supporting the organizations DEI’s initiatives being led by the VP of Youth Development, Equity, and Inclusion. This includes providing high-level administrative support to ensure deliverables are met on a timely basis. The schedule is flexible based on the needs of the program, however a willingness to work in the evenings and Saturdays is required.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)

Work collaboratively with the Youth Development Team to support all life skills programming to ensure opportunities for growth and development are made available for all CHNY youth.

Provide staff coverage for weekday and Saturday programming

Assist in creating and managing monthly program calendar

Assist with creating and posting event flyers

 Assist with facilitating new resident orientation

 Regularly promote programs so that residents are aware of available opportunities and activities and motivate residents to participate in program offerings.

 Attend both Youth Development and DEI planning meetings as needed.

 Provide administrative support to the department and supervisor.

Provide clerical support including but not limited to: preparing responses to correspondence, creating meeting agendas and maintaining minutes.

Provide technical support including but not limited to; scheduling DEI steering committee meetings and focus groups, creating reports and spreadsheets to track data.

Prioritizes the office workload and works collaboratively with colleagues to meet assigned deadlines.

De-escalate conflicts among clients through non-violent intervention.

Instruct and demonstrate to youth Covenant House’s Mission and 5 Principles.

Perform other related duties as assigned.