Mitchell YMCA – Teen Mental Health Coordinator Position Available In Mitchell, North Carolina

Mitchell YMCA – Teen Mental Health Coordinator Williams YMCA of Avery County Spruce Pine, NC 28777

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Development and directed by the Youth 2 Youth Program Facilitator, the Teen Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for supporting teens who are enrolled in the Mitchell Youth 2 Youth program. They are responsible for planning, developing, and implementation of all components and program activities using a variety of resources, as guided and provided by the Director of Youth Development, to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities. The Teen Coordinator will also be responsible for communicating with our community partner and representing the YMCA at weekly meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist in leading developmentally appropriate activities for groups of participating middle school studentsDesigns and implements quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack. 2. Be actively involved and supervise participants at all times. Participants should be in line of vision of an adult staff at all times. Designated high-risk participants should be within a few feet of an adult as much as possible.

Ensures quality supervision the children, classroom, and all activities. Maintains that children are never left alone: all children are watched at all times. 3. Take student headcounts on a regular basis. 4. Build relationships with students and hold them accountable and responsible for their behaviors. 5. Participate in weekly program planning with program facilitators at Western Youth Network. 6. Provide primary supervision for all assigned participants attending the program. 7. Maintain accurate records and files for all assigned participants as needed for the YMCA grant. 8. Assist with communicating student activities and program information to parents/guardians. 9. Assist with organizing and setting up equipment as necessary to carry out program activities. 10. Assist with clean up and securing of facilities/rooms utilized at the

YMCA. 11.

Develop and maintain a supportive and professional rapport with students. 12. Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, parents, collaborating partners, public school personnel and WYN staff. 13. Keep PATH staff informed of the students’ progress and/or potential challenges. 14. Participate in weekly debriefing/supervision meetings with PATH staff and request guidance with challenging students. 15. When offered, attend additional training, meetings and webinars/seminars to maintain first aid, CPR, Youth Mental Health First Aid, ACEs training, resiliency training, and Motivational Interviewing training etc. 16. Read, listen, and keep up to date on current research and practices in trauma, resiliency, and stress fields 17. Follow all policies and procedures described in the YMCA Policies and Procedures Manual. 18. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with participants’ parents/ guardians 19. Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor or other senior administrative staff.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Support fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred, working towards a degree in: Education, Child Development, Psychology, or Social Work. At least 18 years of age. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. At least one-year experience working with children in a developmental setting is required. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative 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. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

The ability to:

stand, walk, and/or run; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and/or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, and/or bend The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Hear noises and distress signals in indoor and outdoor environments, and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Schedule:

4 hour shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person