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Youth Worker

Req ID
2024-28050
Dept
Boston Cntr - Youth & Families
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BCC-Thom. Johnson Comm. Center
Salary Min
43,310.79
Salary Max
58,189.18
Union
SU5
Openings
1
Posting End Date
2/21/2025
Contact Email
yudelka.mendoza@boston.gov

Overview:

Responsible, together with the Program Manager and Site Administrator, for implementing youth programs at the local level.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing a site work plan for the program.
  • Building relationships with residents, local merchants, courts, police, schools, and other community organizations.
  • Linking youth with needed services and opportunities in the neighborhood.
  • Participating in scheduled trainings, workshops, staff and supervisor meetings.
  • Maintaining records and documents, including individual service plans for program participants; sitting on various local boards as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years of experience working with urban youth is required.
  • Experience in program development and implementation preferred.
  • Good mediation, facilitation, and listening skills.
  • Good oral and written English skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.

 

C.O.R.I. & S.O.R.I Check Required.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
 
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/CC-8
Hours per week: 35

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