Youth Development Coordinator

Job Title: Youth Development Coordinator Location: Syracuse Office 627 West Genesee Street Salary: $24.24 $26.75 Hourly Classification: Non-Exempt, full-time, thirty-five-hour (35.0) week; occasional evenings and weekends required for meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars. Position Summary: As a Youth Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our youth programs, where your passion for making a difference will meet the exciting challenge of shaping tomorrows leaders. This role demands a blend of creativity, leadership, and empathy, requiring you to design, manage, and implement a variety of youth-centric activities and initiatives. Whether youre organizing educational workshops, planning community service projects, or providing one-on-one support, youll be making a tangible impact on the lives of young people. Apply: [email protected] MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. At least 2 years experience delivering stigma-free, non-judgmental and culturally responsive services to diverse populations. 2. Access to a reliable automobile with insurance and a valid NYS drivers license that will pass DMV screening is required for travel. 3. Ability to work daytime and evening hours Monday-Friday, and occasional weekend hours. 4. Sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, chronic illness, substance use and LGBTQ issues and a strong commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of ACR Health. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist in the facilitation of activities for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 designed to increase self-efficacy and independent living skills; reduce social isolation and increase social supports; increase awareness of LGBTQ-affirming providers; promote health and wellness utilizing a risk-reduction/harm-reduction/sex positive approach; and cultivate pride and leadership skills. 2. Encourage youth participation in program activities and form healthy relationships with youth by being a positive adult role model and mentor, greeting and introducing new members, assisting youth with intake packets, and providing oversight to ensure all youth are treated fairly. 3. Assess group dynamics and collaborate with the LGBTQ Program Manager and Program Coordinators to create activities for desired outcomes. 4. Foster collaboration and leadership among LGBTQ+ youth through activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to actively pursue responsibility. 5. Complete necessary paperwork including Group Summary Forms, Attendance Logs, Ride Logs, and Incident Reports as required. 6. Conduct ongoing assessments with youth, as required by funders, and report findings to LGBTQ Program Manager on a quarterly basis. 7. Provide crisis intervention for youth and families and make referrals to internal and external programs/services as needed. 8. Develop and maintain partnerships with school based mental health support in Onondaga County. 9. Develop quarterly social media campaign and education to decrease stigma around mental health, suicide awareness and prevention, and accessing community resources. 10. Assist in providing LGBTQ+ cultural responsiveness and competence workshops. 11. Develop mental health resource of area providers who are youth focused and LGBTQ+ affirming. 12. Perform outreach to increase awareness of Q Center programs and activities. 13. Maintain accurate client and service records in accordance with the Youth & Family Services Departments policy and procedures. 14. Participate in department and agency case conferences, including Grand Rounds. 15. Assist Family Peer Advocate in youth/family linkage and navigation. 16. Prepare all required monthly and program reports as assigned, and ensure thorough, up to date and complete client records. 17. Complete/submit all required documentation within designated time frames. https://www.acrhealth.org/careers/employment-opportunities/