Teen Outreach Program Manager

Out-of-School Time Program (60-80%of time):
Lead the development and delivery of out-of-school-time programming aimed at fostering college and career readiness in middle and high school aged youth.

Core duties include, but are not limited to:

·     Planning out-of-school-time programs with input from a program planning committee consisting of housing agency staff, colleagues, parents, youth, and community partners.

·     Engaging teens in program development a leadership capacity

·     Planning and leading group activities that teach youth about education and employment opportunities and pathways

·     Providing one-on-one support help students develop individual goals and connect to school and community-based learning and employment opportunities

·     Working with housing agency staff to ensure safety and supervision of all youth during on-site activities and field trips

·     Maintaining supportive and professional relationships with families and students who leave the housing agency, following up provide assistance and referrals as needed

·     Working with colleagues to develop outcome measurement strategies, such as surveys, portfolios, journals, and interviews

·     Tracking and reporting on program outcomes‍

Core duties include, but are not limited to:

·     Participating in informal mentoring of HTLA scholars

·     Working with HCEF colleagues to research best practices in supporting college-age youth impacted by homelessness, including first-time college students

·     Conducting HTLA scholar/alumni needs assessment

·     Developing a structure and process for the alumni network

·      Engaging scholars and alumni in a leadership capacity

·     Moderating alumni network activities and communications

·     Working with colleagues to develop outcome measurement strategies, such as surveys, portfolios, journals, and interviews

·     Tracking and reporting on program outcomes

General Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise on the wide array of community resources and programs available     to teens and older youth
• Identify and build program partnerships with community organizations such as local     libraries, colleges, and other youth programs
• Track program-related expenses
• Communicate with colleagues on a weekly basis regarding program successes, challenges, and needs

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• Has 3+ years’ experience teaching or leading teen programming, preferable with some background in mentoring and/or college and career readiness
• Has prior experience developing a program from the ground up; curriculum     development and organizational skills are a must (evaluation experience is a plus)
• Knows how to communicate effectively with teens, and is also skillful at building positive relationships with parents, volunteers, and other professionals
• Has a solid understanding of the psychological and behavioral impacts of trauma in youth and families
• Can work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team setting
• Is resourceful and adept at finding community resources and partnership     opportunities
• Is flexible and embraces change
• Sees potential in every young person
• Has an empowerment mindset and seeks to nurture rather than “fix”

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Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package will be offered.