PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Teens on Target
Job Description: This position is responsible for the coordination of Teens on
Target (TNT), a youth violence prevention/youth leadership program in Oakland. TNT trains urban high school students in East Oakland to be peer educators and advocates for violence prevention. TNT Members/youth leaders present workshops to middle school students and promote violence prevention policies to elected officials and the media. Teens on Target was established in 1989, and is a program of Youth ALIVE!, a non-profit agency dedicated to preventing violence and generating youth leadership in California communities. This position reports to the Director of Teens on Target.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate TNT meetings and training for TNT members/peer educators;
- Assist Program Director and Program staff with development and modification of high school training and TNT Peer-Led Violence Prevention curricula;
- Supervise TNT Members/peer educators in the implementation of the Teens on Target Peer-Led Violence Prevention Curriculum in local schools (obtain school & teacher permission for TNT Members to be excused from class when delivering TNT presentations);
- Supervise Program Associate;
- Prepare all necessary materials for high school meetings and middle school workshops;
- Coordinate and provide transportation for peer educators to & from presentations;
- Work with TNT members/peer educators and program/agency staff to plan and facilitate TNT advocacy activities (e.g., press conferences, petitions, letters to the editor);
- Recruit and train new TNT members/peer educators at the beginning of each school year;
- Participate in efforts with other providers, elected officials, etc. which are directly related to reducing youth violence;
- Assist TNT Program Director with program evaluation activities;
- Plan special events for TNT members, such as retreats and celebrations;
- Assist in preparation of reports to funders
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience and commitment to working with at-risk youth
- 2-3 years of program management/coordination experience
- Excellent youth group facilitation skills
- Curriculum development experience
- Able to work well independently
- Extremely punctual and reliable
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize
- Must be able to present self and program in a highly professional manner
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with agency staff, other providers and with school officials
- Able to use computer programs, especially Word, Access and Excel
- Violence prevention policy & media experience preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Flexibility to work some evenings & weekends
- Must have insured car & DMV clearance
- Must pass background check, as position works with minors
Salary and Benefits: $35,000-$40,000 DOE. Full time exempt position; occasional nights and weekends required. Benefits include: Medical / Dental / Vision / Vacation / Sick Leave / Retirement / Educational Reimbursement.
To Apply: Please send cover letter & resume to: tdukes@youthalive.org or to
Youth ALIVE!, Attn: Program Coordinator Position, 3300 Elm Street, Oakland, CA 94609.
Youth ALIVE! is an Equal Opportunity, At Will Employer and welcomes and actively seeks diversity in all its forms in our workplace. Younger adults and those with first-hand experience of violence are strongly encouraged to apply. No phone calls please.
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST/CASE MANAGER
Caught in the Crossfire (a program of Youth Alive)
Job Description: This position is responsible for the provision of intensive case management and mentoring services provided by Caught in the Crossfire, a youth violence prevention/intervention program of Youth ALIVE! that provides peer-based bedside visits and intensive follow-up services to youth who have been hospitalized for violent injuries. Youth ALIVE! is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing violence and generating youth leaders in California communities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive case management, mentoring and advocacy to youth involved in violence (youth who are hospitalized for gunshot wounds and other forms of violent injuries);
- Provide support to family and friends of youth;
- Provide client referrals to community service providers;
- Maintain intensive follow-up contact with clients, family, friends and service providers through frequent home visits and telephone contact;
- Document consistently and accurately in records all contacts with clients;
- Represent Youth ALIVE! to the media, public officials, community leaders, etc. on strategies to prevent gun violence and improve services to youth;
- Participate in violence prevention efforts with other providers as assigned;
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to working with youth;
- Knowledge of urban youth issues, specifically youth violence;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to take constructive criticism and work well with supervision;
- Ability to work well with diverse populations;
- Punctual & extremely reliable; Highly organized and detail-oriented;
- Must be able to present self and program in a professional manner;
- Flexibility to work some evenings & weekends;
- Ability to work in stressful situations;
- High School Diploma or GED required; B.A.or B.S. preferred;
- Must have reliable car and DMV clearance;
- Applicants with personal experience in overcoming violence/ violence-related injuries/ the criminal justice system are especially encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary (starting salary dependent upon experience). Full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt position. Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision/Vacation/Sick Leave/Retirement/Educational Reimbursement
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: emena@youthalive.org or to
Emilio Mena, Program Manager, Youth ALIVE!, 3300 Elm Street, Oakland, CA 94609.
No phone calls please.
This position is supervised by the Program Manager of Caught in the Crossfire. Position available immediately.
Youth ALIVE! is an at-will employer. |
