Youth Specialist – Manchester Memorial High School Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Youth Specialist – Manchester Memorial High School NH JAG Manchester, NH Job Details Full-time $40,000 – $42,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Classroom management Social work Mid-level High school diploma or GED Experience with children Education Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Classroom experience Associate’s degree Leadership 2 years Communication skills Teaching Workforce development

Full Job Description Position Overview:

The In-School Youth Specialist is responsible for directly influencing the success of a group of high school-aged youth, including twelve months of post-high school follow-up. This includes classroom facilitation to implement the NH JAG In-School Program and provide mentoring & community connections necessary for youth to overcome barriers.

Essential Functions:

• Build a roster of students for the program ▪ Market the program throughout the school and community ▪ Work with school administration to create a list of eligible students ▪ Ensure students in feeder programs in the district are continuing ▪ Process required paperwork to enroll youth
• Facilitate material through project-based learning (PBL) in a high school classroom ▪ Utilize JAG constructs to facilitate projects throughout the year ▪ Manage the classroom while actively advocating for student voice and choice throughout lessons ▪ Plan upcoming lessons and projects utilizing PBL methodology to engage students ▪ Liaise with parents as a stakeholder in student success through means such as parent-teacher conferences ▪ Create an inclusive classroom culture and instill a sense of community among students ▪ Utilize additional JAG frameworks in interactions, such as Trauma Informed Care ▪ Prep students to participate in statewide or national events • Develop work-based learning experiences, internships, and apprenticeships ▪ Maintain a positive image within the NH Works community & effectively develop a cooperative working relationship ▪ Engage youth and employers in a future career-readiness capacity ▪ Provide career guidance and assistance with entering post-secondary education and/or training ▪ Conduct marketing campaign among the private & public sector ▪ Organize and provide employment skills training • Provide follow-up support to graduating seniors for a 12-month period post-graduation to ensure they have resources for future successes • Attend professional development events and training through the district • Create support within the community by developing relationships with local social service and support organizations ▪ Understand and track social service resources and opportunities ▪ Organize and monitor participant involvement in leadership & community service projects • Enter, track, and report on specific data measures ▪ Maintain accurate participant information ▪ Analyze data to identify any participant in need of tutoring, mentoring, or other support ▪ Record attendance & progress in all training program areas ▪ Complete timely & accurate record keeping in the NH Job Match System • Perform additional tasks as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Counseling, or related field (Associate’s plus experience in lieu of degree acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years experience working with youth, teaching or counseling
• Must have strong communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to understand & work effectively & efficiently with youth, educators, industry partners & employers
• Job development experience preferred NH JAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person