Youth Program Facilitator

CJR•Waterbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Program Coordinator/ Facilitator is responsible for promoting positive youth development through engaging programming, community collaboration, and data management. This role includes overseeing activities during the school year and summer, working closely with the Program Director, schools, and community partners to deliver impactful services. The position requires strong organizational skills, leadership, and a commitment to supporting youth across multiple sites. During the School Year: The Coordinator plans, implements, and supervises weekly program sessions aligned with the Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) standards, ensuring fidelity to the program model. Responsibilities include: Training and supervising program staff, including part-time staff and interns, to ensure effective service delivery. Collaborating with local school systems to identify and recruit target youth populations. Planning and facilitating lessons from the Wyman curriculum, including community service activities, with local high school students. Visiting schools to deliver lessons lasting 45-60 minutes, serving approximately 50 youth with a 25:1 youth-to-staff ratio. Coordinating and facilitating TOP clubs, meeting twice weekly per group; in some sites, working with multiple schools to meet the required meeting frequency (e.g., four times weekly). Managing materials (food, supplies, etc.) needed for activities and lessons. Providing transportation for youth using a 15-passenger vehicle, with support available for obtaining necessary endorsements. Collecting, entering, and reporting program data via the ECR database and Microsoft Excel, in compliance with funding requirements. Representing the agency at meetings, community groups, and committees related to youth services. Assisting other facilitators and staff as needed, depending on site requirements. Attending all program meetings and relevant training sessions to stay aligned with program goals. Summer Program Activities: During the summer months (late June to early August), the Coordinator facilitates a six-week work-based learning program at the Waterbury office. Components include entrepreneurship, landscaping, culinary arts, and video production. Responsibilities include: Teaching youth technical and professional skills relevant to each component. Guiding youth in completing projects related to their assigned area. Organizing and leading field trips to enhance learning experiences. Showcasing youth achievements at the end of the program, culminating in a final presentation or event. This summer program provides youth with practical skills, real-world experience, and opportunities to showcase their work. Key Responsibilities (Year-Round and Summer): Lead and supervise program staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure effective service delivery. Maintain fidelity to the Wyman TOP standards and curriculum. Collaborate with schools and community organizations to recruit and engage youth, ensuring program participation aligns with DSS requirements. Facilitate group activities and lessons, adjusting to the needs of different sites and youth populations. Coordinate youth clubs and meetings across multiple sites, ensuring meeting frequency and youth engagement meet program standards. Manage logistics, including materials, transportation, and event planning. Collect, analyze, and report data accurately to meet funding and reporting requirements. Attend meetings, trainings, and community functions to promote program goals and foster community relationships. Adapt program delivery as needed across different sites, ensuring consistency in quality and compliance. Additional Notes: The program's structure, including youth-to-staff ratios and meeting schedules, is designed to be adaptable across multiple sites. Collaboration with schools and community partners may require coordination across different locations to meet program standards and DSS requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, or current Associates' Degree and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field - Required
Minimum 1-years’ experience of direct service experience with at-risk youth - Required
A valid driver’s license required for operating a company vehicle and transporting CJR clients - Required
Facilitating groups experience strongly preferred; however, a demonstrated willingness to learn and develop this skill is required
May require flexible scheduling

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of direct service experience with at-risk youth (middle school and high school aged youth) and youth programming strongly preferred but not required
Facilitating groups experience strongly preferred; however, a demonstrated willingness to learn and develop this skill is required

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and supervise weekly program sessions aligned with the Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) standards
Train and supervise program staff, including part-time staff and interns
Collaborate with local school systems to identify and recruit target youth populations
Plan and facilitate lessons from the Wyman curriculum, including community service activities, with local high school students
Visit schools to deliver lessons lasting 45-60 minutes
Coordinate and facilitate TOP clubs, meeting twice weekly per group
Manage materials (food, supplies, etc.) needed for activities and lessons
Provide transportation for youth using a 15-passenger vehicle
Collect, enter, and report program data via the ECR database and Microsoft Excel
Represent the agency at meetings, community groups, and committees related to youth services
Assist other facilitators and staff as needed
Attend all program meetings and relevant training sessions
Teach youth technical and professional skills relevant to each component
Guide youth in completing projects related to their assigned area
Organize and lead field trips to enhance learning experiences
Showcase youth achievements at the end of the program
Lead and supervise program staff, interns, and volunteers
Maintain fidelity to the Wyman TOP standards and curriculum
Collaborate with schools and community organizations to recruit and engage youth
Facilitate group activities and lessons, adjusting to the needs of different sites and youth populations
Coordinate youth clubs and meetings across multiple sites
Manage logistics, including materials, transportation, and event planning
Collect, analyze, and report data accurately
Attend meetings, trainings, and community functions
Adapt program delivery as needed across different sites

Benefits

Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
Annual monetary incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Career Growth Opportunities
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance