Summary

Support middle and high school youth participating in our afterschool prevention and wellness programs. Key role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where young people can build healthy relationships, strengthen social-emotional skills, and develop resilience. Youth through mentoring, group facilitation, enrichment activities, academic support, and prevention.

Description

Youth Engagement & Relationship Building

- Build positive, supportive relationships with youth participants.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for adolescents.
- Encourage youth participation, leadership, and personal growth.

Program Facilitation

- Assist in planning and facilitating afterschool activities, workshops, and small groups.
- Support implementation of prevention and wellness curriculum related to:
- Social-emotional learning
- Mental wellness
- Substance use prevention
- Mindfulness and coping skills
- Healthy relationships
- Leadership development
- Facilitate recreational, enrichment, and team-building activities.
- Assist with therapeutic art, mindfulness, and wellness-based programming as needed.

Behavioral Support

- Support youth in developing communication, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills.
- Help maintain appropriate behavior expectations using positive behavior management strategies.
- Identify youth needing additional support and communicate concerns to supervisors.

Family & Community Engagement

- Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, caregivers, school staff, and community partners.
- Represent V2 positively within the community.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, human services, counseling, or related field preferred.
- Experience working with middle or high school youth preferred.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches preferred.
- Ability to lead groups and engage youth in meaningful activities.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Must successfully complete background screening requirements.

Preferred Skills & Experience