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Contact Plus Youth Counselor -PT (#056)

Posted: 07/22/10
Location: Midtown YWCA
Hours: M-F (12pm-4pm)
Pay: DOQ

Description

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Contact Plus Coordinator, this part-time position involves direct service with participants in the Contact Plus Program with Girls Incorporated® at the YWCA of Minneapolis. This program prepares youth for responsible decision-making about their sexual health. This position provides group, individual, and educational support to low income urban youth ages 10-18 years old. The Youth Counselor will recruit program participants, provide direct service, develop and modify program curriculum, complete monthly reports and other assigned paperwork. The Contact Plus Youth Counselor also maintains an effective working relationship with the Minneapolis Public Schools and other youth serving agencies. This position utilizes Girls Incorporated® program curriculum along with Contact Plus resources to meet program goals and outcomes. This position will also participate on external committees related to program goals; ensuring that Girls Incorporated® concepts, philosophies and curriculum are implemented into overall programming.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Knowledge of sexual health issues, adolescent development, group dynamics, facilitation skills, lesson planning, local schools and youth serving agencies.
  • Must have one-year minimum experience with facilitating structured groups with diverse populations of youth and low-income youth.
  • One to two years experience creating age appropriate activities and curriculum highly preferred.
  • Candidate must have a strong commitment to serving youth.
  • Strong verbal, written and organizational skills and the ability to carry out duties independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Excellent time management and problem solving skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license with four years driving experience.

Preferred:

  • Computer skills a plus.
  • Bachelors in Social/Behavioral science preferred

To apply for a position, complete an employment application (PDF File).

Send applications and/or resumes to:

    YWCA of Minneapolis
    Attn: Human Resources
    1130 Nicollet Mall
    Minneapolis, MN 55403

    Fax: 612-215-4103


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