Director of Teen Services and Workforce Readiness

Reports to:                 Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports:          Graduation & Career Coordinators, Part-time Youth Development Professionals

Job Summary:          

The Director of Teen Services is responsible for directing and providing quality programming for high school youth. This includes overseeing the Graduate & Career Coordinators in OASD schools.

The Director is responsible for developing and providing an educational enrichment atmosphere where students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological, academic growth, and personal wellness with a specific plan for success.

The Director is responsible for organizing and implementing Boys & Girls Club programming based on grant requirements, workforce readiness programs, and programming that will attract new members, along with keeping current members active.

It is the responsibility of all staff to help cultivate and maintain positive donor relationships.

Hours vary. During the school year 11:00am-7:00pm, or 12:00-8:00pm M-F. During the summer months, the position is 40 hours/week, M-F. This is a salaried position, and it is understood that there may be hours required outside of those listed here.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Three years of experience working with at-risk children, youth, and families
• Flexibility needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work across cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work with program team, at risk youth, parents, and community leaders.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Competency in general office equipment usage including copier, printers, fax, and cash register.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Experience in establishing and leading programs, activities, and services for at risk youth.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.

• Proven ability to motivate AT RISK youth and manage behavior problems.
• Proven ability to attract, train, supervise, and motivate staff (both full-time and part-time).
• Proven ability to deal with the public.
• Proven ability to plan, market and implement quality programs using a youth development strategy.
• Proven ability to organize and supervise AT RISK members in a safe environment.
• Commitment to model and promote a lifestyle of health, wellness, and fitness.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must possess a clean driving record.

Job Responsibilities:

Program Director

• Provide quality program for grades 9-12.
• Supervision of staff.
• Transport members from school to the club daily.
• Implements program activities that contribute to a positive climate where students are actively engaged.
• Create a recruitment plan.
• Lead the Keystone service & leadership group.

Be Great Graduate Coordinator

• Oversee the Graduate & Career Coordinators in OASD schools.
• Organize and implement the Be Great Graduate program based on the established curriculum, outcomes, and measurements agreed upon in the grant proposal.
• Hold regular check-in meetings.
• Coordinate meetings between incoming freshman and the Graduate & Career Coordinators.
• Regularly check in with the OASD appointed liaison to talk about needs and support.
• Ensure all Be Great Coordinators are up to 20 kids each.
• Ensure each Graduation & Career Coordinator completes reports and required data tracking information.

Workforce Readiness

• Ensure workforce readiness programming is being carried out in all programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh.
  • Develop and deliver programs for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
  • Work with K-2, and 3-5 directors to ensure workforce readiness programming is being offered. Offer support if needed.
• Develop and deliver engaging, educational, hands-on, minds-on activities include soft skills, career exploration, and more.
• Explore new occupations with members by bringing in information, supplies, and offering time for members to explore.
• Coordinate presentations to club members.
• Coordinate trips to area businesses for career exploration.
• Ensure Career Launch is implemented, facilitated, and reported.
• Support members in exploring post-secondary education programs.
• Ensure club members receive the needed information and help with the FAFSA application.
• Support Members in finding a local job.
  • Work permit
  • Interview help & coaching
  • Interview clothes
  • Transportation needs (bus route, etc.)

Training Committee

• With the training committee, develop staff trainings to improve the overall program.

Community Center & Partners

• Help build strong relationships with external partners that enhance the organization’s profile, support its strategic priorities, and create opportunities for mission advancement.
• Connect with the Oshkosh Area School District to advertise and talk with students and staff about what the Boys & Girls Club is currently offering and what’s to come.
• Connecting with Community Partners to talk through occupations, demonstrations, opportunities within the workplace, etc.
• Host an annual Youth Job Fair & Career Showcase/Exploration that strives to connect local employers seeking workers with teens interested in finding a job

Other

• Assist in crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions.

• Models professional and ethical standards
• Meets professional obligations, paperwork, and deadlines through efficient, organized work habits.

• Mandated child abuse reporter.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects.
• Good vision and hearing necessary to complete tasks.
• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to function in a fast paced and noisy environment.
• Must be able to think clearly and concisely.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.