Youth Program Facilitator

Youth Program Facilitator - Job #59
Waterbury, CT
Full Time 35 hours per week - $45,863 salary


Position Overview:
The Youth Program Coordinator/ Facilitator is responsible for promoting positive youth development through engaging programming, community collaboration, and data management. This role includes overseeing activities during the school year and summer, working closely with the Program Director, schools, and community partners to deliver impactful services. The position requires strong organizational skills, leadership, and a commitment to supporting youth across multiple sites.

During the School Year:
The Coordinator plans, implements, and supervises weekly program sessions aligned with the Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) standards, ensuring fidelity to the program model. Responsibilities include:

• Training and supervising program staff, including part-time staff and interns, to ensure effective service delivery.
• Collaborating with local school systems to identify and recruit target youth populations.
• Planning and facilitating lessons from the Wyman curriculum, including community service activities, with local high school students.
• Visiting schools to deliver lessons lasting 45-60 minutes, serving approximately 50 youth with a 25:1 youth-to-staff ratio.
• Coordinating and facilitating TOP clubs, meeting twice weekly per group; in some sites, working with multiple schools to meet the required meeting frequency (e.g., four times weekly).
• Managing materials (food, supplies, etc.) needed for activities and lessons.
• Providing transportation for youth using a 15-passenger vehicle, with support available for obtaining necessary endorsements.
• Collecting, entering, and reporting program data via the ECR database and Microsoft Excel, in compliance with funding requirements.
• Representing the agency at meetings, community groups, and committees related to youth services.
• Assisting other facilitators and staff as needed, depending on site requirements.
• Attending all program meetings and relevant training sessions to stay aligned with program goals.

• Teaching youth technical and professional skills relevant to each component.
• Guiding youth in completing projects related to their assigned area.
• Organizing and leading field trips to enhance learning experiences.
• Showcasing youth achievements at the end of the program, culminating in a final presentation or event.

• Lead and supervise program staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain fidelity to the Wyman TOP standards and curriculum.
• Collaborate with schools and community organizations to recruit and engage youth, ensuring program participation aligns with DSS requirements.
• Facilitate group activities and lessons, adjusting to the needs of different sites and youth populations.
• Coordinate youth clubs and meetings across multiple sites, ensuring meeting frequency and youth engagement meet program standards.
• Manage logistics, including materials, transportation, and event planning.
• Collect, analyze, and report data accurately to meet funding and reporting requirements.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and community functions to promote program goals and foster community relationships.
• Adapt program delivery as needed across different sites, ensuring consistency in quality and compliance.

• The program's structure, including youth-to-staff ratios and meeting schedules, is designed to be adaptable across multiple sites.
• Collaboration with schools and community partners may require coordination across different locations to meet program standards and DSS requirements

• Full-time 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • May require flexible scheduling 
• 1-hour lunch break
• $45,863 per year

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, or current Associates' Degree and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field - Required
• Minimum 1-years’ experience of direct service experience with at-risk youth - Required
• A valid driver’s license required for operating a company vehicle and transporting CJR clients - Required
• 3-5 years of direct service experience with at-risk youth (middle school and high school aged youth) and youth programming strongly preferred but not required
• Facilitating groups experience strongly preferred; however, a demonstrated willingness to learn and develop this skill is required
• May require flexible scheduling

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
 
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.