Teen Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To reach its commitment, the BGCTC is looking for an energetic, talented, and passionate candidate to serve as the Teen Specialist.

The Teen Specialist is a member of the Youth Development Professionals team whose primary responsibility is to drive teen engagement in Club programs with focus on a post-secondary education and career readiness, ensuring that each teen member is on track to graduate High School and has a solid plan for the future.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Programming - Lead implementation of the Teen Pathways Program curriculum focusing on: Service - volunteerism/mentoring; service learning, and accreditationLeadership - leadership group, Youth of the Year, and council/committee leadershipYouth Voice - weekly current events, Teen Town Halls, Public Speaking, and AdvocacyHealthy Mind, Body, and Soul - holistic approach to a culture of wellness, conflict resolution, goal settingSchool Success - academic goal setting, schoolwork support, post-secondary preparation, and scholarshipsPlanning for Future - career exploration, career visits & networking, financial literacy, workforce readiness, college visits, job/internship placements, and entrepreneurshipCreative Expression - writing, performing arts, visual arts, digital music, graphic design, audio, and video production21st Century Skill Building - STEM enrichment programmingEnsure all teen programming is conducted within quality standards aligned with best practices in youth developmentSet up instructional stations on specific Teen Pathways program activitiesAssist in the development of teen instructional strategies and techniques to improve program outcomesWith support of the Program Director, develop quality external partnerships to deepen and broaden the impact of programming.Create intentional enrichment activities for after-schoolOther duties as assigned.

Evaluation & Data Ensure that all teens are rostered in program, and attendance is taken dailyEnsure that all teen participants are adequately assess at the designated points of assessmentTrack all teen participants to ensure appropriate progress in Teen Pathways milestones or to make recommendation for instructional adjustments to meet that progress.