We are recruiting for a Youth Program Educator, called a LEO/BFI Coordinator, to join our team. This is a full-time position that provides services in Portage County, Wisconsin and may require some early mornings or late afternoons to meet the diverse scheduling needs of our middle and high school partners and youth. The office is located in Stevens Point, WI. Our Learn and Empower Oneself (LEO) is operated through the Brighter Futures Initiative (BFI), Substance Use Prevention program in Wood County. The program provides alternatives to substance use and risk behaviors for youth and emerging adults ages 12 through age 20. This coordinator will provide services through out Wood County in partnership with three other coordinators in the county. Our LEO Program is currently embedded in several schools in Wood County. The coordinator teaches the Learn & Empower Oneself curriculum, which is an 6 to 8-hour course that teach youth how and why the brain responds the way it does and provides concrete tools to increase resiliency by cooling down the lower (or primitive) brain and activating higher-brain functioning. The tools learned in the classroom provide both education and alternative strategies to addictive behaviors. LEO is based upon the concepts and tools from the Life Ecology Organization. In addition, the coordinator will provide individual mentorship for youth to help them apply the LEO concepts and tools into their every-day life.

Qualifications:

Hold a bachelor's degree in Behavior Science, Human Services or related field. Have outstanding public speaking and presentation skills with proven experience presenting programs. Have knowledge of trauma-informed care and practices. Utilize a strength-based approach to work with youth and emerging adults. Ability to motivate others towards achieving their personal goals. Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, nonjudgmental, open-minded qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries. Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse families and communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate, mentoring participants within the context of their identity, family, community, tribe, history, culture, and traditions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish rapport with program participants. A strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both participant and fellow employees. This position requires regular travel throughout Wood County; therefore, the candidate must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The candidate must pass a background check. To learn more about our program, please go to: https://changewithin.net/programs/leo

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $28.13 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please include a cover letter with your submission. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected without review. All applicants must also complete our company application at https://form.jotform.com/CWadministration/cws-employment-application.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person