Teen Programs Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
The Hope Center at Pullen (HCP) is an award winning 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2009. Our mission is to empower emerging adults transitioning out of foster care in Wake County with the support and connections needed for a safe and stable adulthood. In partnership with Wake County’s foster care system, HCP’s Teen Programs engage youth ages 13-18 to develop independent living skills. HCP’s Transition Program serves youth ages 18-27 with a history in foster care to develop individualized strategies to help them achieve and maintain independence. HCP follows the Housing First model and utilizes trauma informed care to ensure our clients attain and maintain housing, further their education, and achieve their career goals. For more information, visit http://www.hopecenteratpullen.org/.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Teen Programs Specialist prepares foster teens for adulthood by building critical life skills, supporting youth through challenges, and celebrating with youth as they thrive. The individual in this role will assume primary responsibility for the weekly life skills group and internship program. This position will support the other Teen Program Specialist to deliver the academic mentor and life skills mentor programs. Together the Teen Programs team will find innovative ways to expand the reach of our programs and promote positive outcomes for teens in foster care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
•Bachelor’s degree in youth development, community recreation, social work, psychology, or other human service fields.
•Knowledge and experience in working with foster youth or at-risk youth, trauma-informed care, healing-centered focus, and positive youth development.
•Skills and abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to quickly and effectively build strong rapport with youth; Strong organization and time management skills.
•Computer skills: good with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Personal characteristics: reliable, flexible, takes initiative, creative, and has a sense of humor.
•To work effectively in this role, the individual must be able to effectively prioritizing multiple requests without losing focus
•Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
•This position requires strict confidentiality levels and an ability to create and maintain psychological safety for participants. The Teen Programs Specialist must protect the confidentiality of all program participants at all times, adhere to all applicable contract requirements regarding confidentiality, and work to ensure participants feel safe enough to fully participate in all activities.
•Valid North Carolina driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
•Access to personal vehicle with appropriate levels of insurance coverage.
•Acceptable background report.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
•Requires Tuesday evening availability until 9:00 pm during the academic year, as well as otheroccasional evening and weekend hours.

•Job duties include the set-up and take down of group space (tables and chairs); transportingyouth in your personal vehicle as needed; the use of standard office equipment and office hours.

•Occasionally work can be done from home with supervisor approval.

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