AMEND Program Specialist Job at YWCA of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX

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  • YWCA of Lubbock
  • Lubbock, TX

Job Description

YWCA of Lubbock 

AMEND Program Specialist

Job Summary

Provide support to the AMEND Program Director and work directly with the AMEND program curriculum and participants.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Qualify potential participants for eligibility in the program. Establish new files (if needed) or update previous files for each participant and enter data into Sure Impact.
  • Coordinate recruiting efforts with AMEND Program Director.
  • Support AMEND Program Director in growing the program and providing innovative ideas to support participation.
  • Participate in all program activities with youth as assigned.
  • Lead AMEND clubs at various schools each week using AMEND curriculum.
  • Maintain appropriate demographic information and files as required by the grant.
  • Become proficient in the implementation of the 40 Developmental Assets for youth.
  • Work effectively with youth and families to support youth leadership in the community.
  • Attend program and all-staff meetings on a weekly or as needed basis.
  • Attend trainings as directed by the AMEND Program Director. Trainings may be local or out of town. Overnight travel may be required.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization, including those related to health and safety, client confidentiality, and quality management.
  • Serve as a representative at youth fairs, seminars and other outreach activities to educate families about the YWCA and AMEND.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the AMEND Program Director.

Job Qualifications

  • Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise.
  • Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
  • Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
  • Infrequent travel: 0-10 days/year.
  • Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
  • Communicate effectively with youth, colleagues and parents.
  • Familiarity with all legal and company requirements related to serving youth in appropriate and inspiring ways.
  • Understanding of cultural sensitivities.
  • Maintain a current first aid and CPR certification.
  • Good computer skills.
 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, and see.
  • Work with youth and teens up to eight hours a day.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  • Occasionally work at outdoor and indoor events for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Noise level varies between quiet and moderate.
  • Pace varies between deliberate and moderate.
  • Outdoor climate varies between cold and hot, including conditions such as wind, dust, and precipitation.

Department:

AMEND

FT/PT/Vol/Temp:

Full-time

Reports To:

AMEND Program Director

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Outdoor, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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