**We are looking for a part-time Youth Counselor to join our NYAP Rockford team for our RYDS (Reimagine Youth Development Services) program.** **Schedule: Monday-Friday from 2 pm-7pm, 30 hrs./week** **Compensation- $18-$20/hr. based on degree and experience** **Position summary** The Youth Counselor is responsible for providing evidence-informed, age-appropriate youth intervention services in the following areas: Mentoring, Caregiver Involvement, Safe Place Programming, Life Skills, Employment Readiness and Development to the highest-risk Greater Illinois communities. **Working At NYAP** + Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year! + Time off based on hours worked + Partial holiday pay + 401k + Partial summer hours + Mileage reimbursement for some positions **Responsibilities** + Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. + Supervises youth participants; provides youth participants with positive support, guidance, and training/development opportunities in coordination with both on-site or off-site youth activities and/or field trips. + Provide individual and group mentoring sessions to youth participants. + Provides instruction and monitors youth participants; maintains order during activities/games by counseling youth with behavioral challenges; documents and reports interactions; recommends disciplinary action as needed. + Develop and implement violence prevention programs and workshops. + Conduct assessments to identify the needs and strengths of each participant. + Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for youth. + Collaborate with schools, families, and community organizations to coordinate services and support for participants. + Provide group curriculum geared toward program outcomes. + Effective group facilitation with behavior management skills. + Maintain accurate records of mentoring sessions, progress notes, and any other required documentation. + Facilitate conflict resolution and provide crisis intervention as needed. + Educate youth about the effects of violence and teach coping strategies and conflict management skills. + Plan and lead activities that promote social skills, self-esteem, and positive peer relationships. + Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Performs other duties as requested. + Perform other duties as requested. **Minimum Qualification's** **The Youth Coordinator shall be at least 21 years of age and shall meet both of the following requirements for education and experience:** + **HS Diploma/GED Required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other comparable human services degree preferred.** + **Three (3) years of experience supervising youth and coordinating activities for youth.** + Experience working with youth who have life challenges. + Experience with conflict resolution, problem solving, crisis management and motivational techniques. + Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. **Other skills** + Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. + Must be able to embrace working as a diverse team both effectively and respectfully with persons of any background, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, ability, national origin, or culture. + Provide excellent internal and external customer service. + Must possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills. + The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud. + Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability If this describes YOU, please apply today! www.nyap.org/employment We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families. Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans​​​​​​​ **Who we are** **Who We Are** **National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.** **The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.