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Qualifications: A 4-year degree in human services, psychology, education, or related field preferred. Experience working with youth, in either a volunteer or professional capacity highly desired.
Personal Characteristics: Caring, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, patience, commitment, and organization are necessary to succeed in this position. Ability to establish good boundaries and be a positive role model is vital.
Position information: This position starts at an annual salary of $24,000 with a generous benefit package including paid vacation, and health, dental, life, and disability coverage.
Duties: Youth Activity Coordinator *Develop and facilitate interactive activities for students in grades 5-12. Activities include sports and fitness, recreation, health/personal wellness, creative arts, and life skills. *Provide academic tutoring in all subjects, both at the youth center and school-based sites. *Build relationships and provide positive adult role modeling for youth. *Coordinate various aspects of annual Haunted House fundraiser, including construction, design, and volunteer supervision.
Bridges Program Staff *Meet with Winnebago county social workers to gather/exchange information on students and service needs.
*Meet with truant students 1 or more times weekly to discuss family, peer, and other life issues with students. Provide positive listening and appropriate feedback as needed.
*Provide academic tutoring to each student, to assist them in completing missed assignments and filling in “gaps” in knowledge due to truancy.
*Take daily case notes on interactions with each student and turn in “daily log” of appointments and activities to Youth Go and Winnebago County.
To apply:
Please mail a letter of application, resume, and 3 references that can attest to your work ethic and/or experience working with youth to:
Kelly Hicks, Executive Director Youth Go, 213 Nicolet Blvd., Neenah, WI 54956
* All materials must be received by 5/16/08 to be considered.
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