Job description

Youth Services Coordinator
Easterseals is seeking a part time Youth Services Coordinator who will coordinate activities around the Youth Leadership Network (YLN) in the E. Bridgewater and Boston areas. This position is for 15 hours/month and pays $30 an hour.
Essential Functions:

• Organize, set up, run, and evaluate the Youth Leadership Network meetings and activities in the Bridgewater and Boston area.
• Assist the Youth Program Manager with the development and implementation of strategic outreach programs to promote Easterseals youth services.
• Recommend program design modifications as needed to ensure programs support YLN goals and objectives.
• Promote and effectively communicate the value of Easterseals Services to educators as they plan for students’ Individual Education Plans/Transition Planning Forms.
• Identify and attend outreach events as appropriate.
• Initiate and assist the youth services team in monitoring and updating social media in compliance with Easterseals guidelines.
• Promote and effectively communicate upcoming events and workshops with educators, state agency representatives, and other community-based providers as needed.

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Non-Essential Functions:*

• Network with professionals, organizations, clients, and families to grow programs.
• Evaluate referral information to determine client readiness and the appropriate program to meet his/her individual needs. Conduct interviews as needed.
• Review client applications to ensure complete information is received and assign to appropriate program.
• Coordinate various youth and family events and activities.
• Investigate, analyze, and document program issues and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures for youth programs.
• Provide leadership with respect to youth services communication, and the integration of youth service strategies and activities into the overall organization mission.
• Enlist senior management into furthering the organization's youth service programs; participate effectively in a team environment and educate and support management with respect to their youth leadership roles.
• Establish, maintain, process and update files, records and/or other documents related to youth services and programs.
• Resolve routine administrative problems.
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

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Relations with Others:*

• Works under the Supervision of the Youth Program Manager.
• Responsible for collaborating with various youth program personnel.
• Accepts constructive feedback and modifies actions accordingly.
• Accepts assignments in a positive and proactive manner.
• Works with hospitals, state and private agencies for referrals and funding.
• Able to adapt communication style to effectively communicate with all individuals, including those with differing communication abilities.
• Ability and willingness to represent Easterseals in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current clients and the community we serve.
• Ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills, and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty, and resourcefulness.

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Qualifications*:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Background in health and human services and interacting with youth.
• Proficient in collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office and Google applications as well as virtual meeting platforms.

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Required Work Habits:*

• Ability to work both in person and remotely.
• Able to work independently or in groups with minimal supervision.
• Able to work flexible hours, occasional nights, and weekends.
• Ensure accurate administrative reporting as required.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and thorough manner.
• Demonstrates initiative in completing tasks and projects.
• Able to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
• Flexible and able to work well with others.
• Maintain open and effective communication.
• Able to communicate effectively by phone, video, and in person with professionals and clients with various disabilities.
• Able to organize projects, prioritize workflow and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.
• Accepts assignments in a positive and proactive manner.
• Accepts constructive feedback and modifies actions accordingly.

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Environmental Conditions and Physical Surroundings:*

• Ability to work with limited supervision in multiple sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and in person with professionals and clients with various disabilities.
• Ability to operate with varying peaks and frequent interruptions in workflow.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced organization with multiple priorities.
• Must have basic mathematics, reading, remembering and reasoning skills to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

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General office Environment*

• Travel around the Bridgewater and Boston areas performing marketing, youth leadership network, and other youth related objectives.
• Flexibility in work hours is required.

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Disclaimer:*
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on ea_ch individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical_ or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic._

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

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