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About the Role

The Youth Wellness Coordinator provides social and emotional support to youth ages 5-18, fostering personal growth and success within a trauma-informed care model. This role addresses individual social and emotional learning needs through mentorship, intervention, prevention support, and creating a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate all SEL programs focusing on Good Character and Citizenship, Healthy Relationships, and Overall Wellness.
• Incorporate SMART Girls and SMART Boys programming into youth development activities.
• Oversee intervention and prevention support for youth during Club operating hours.
• Manage OJJDP mentoring program according to grant requirements.
• Maintain daily contact with Club staff, members, and supervisor to discuss issues and explain guidelines.
• Engage with a small caseload of youth to set goals for their success.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on behavior intervention support.
• Participate in meetings supporting Club youth and families.
• Assist in crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.
• Create an environment where all youth feel physically, mentally, and emotionally safe.
• Build and nurture family engagement and community partnerships.
• Communicate effectively with youth, parents, volunteers, peers, and the community.
• Model professional and ethical standards.
• Meet professional obligations and deadlines through effective time management.
• Track and measure outcomes to meet grant deliverables.
• Serve as a Mandated Child Abuse Reporter.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, or one or more years of college coursework in human services (education, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.).
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Basic understanding of trauma, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional learning needs of youth.
• Ability to create developmental and age-appropriate activities pertaining to social-emotional learning.
• Experience in establishing and leading programs, activities, and services for at-risk youth.
• Proven ability to motivate youth, manage behavior problems, and act with sensitivity and empathy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license, good driving history, and a willingness to travel locally.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects.
• Good vision and hearing.
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced and noisy environment.
• Must be able to think clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to drive.

Skills

• Trauma-informed care
• Social and emotional learning (SEL)
• Mentorship
• Intervention and prevention support
• Behavior management
• Anxiety management
• Trauma support
• Self-esteem development
• Social skills development
• Positive behavior reinforcement
• SMART Girls programming
• SMART Boys programming
• Mentoring program management
• Family engagement
• Community partnerships
• Effective communication
• Time management
• Documentation
• Confidentiality
• CPR and First Aid

Location

• Berlin Site

Work Type

• Part-time
• 20-30 hours per week

Experience Level

• 1+ year of college coursework in human services preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Human services coursework

Salary/Compensations

• $16-$20/hour

About the Company

• The Boys & Girls Club of Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• The Club strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age (40 or over), physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, use of lawful products outside of the workplace, honesty testing, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious or political matters, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.