Share Email Opening Title Girls Inc. Lead Youth Counselor (FT)  About the Organization YWCA Minneapolis is a nonprofit organization founded in 1891 as a member of YWCA USA, the oldest and largest multicultural organization in the world. The mission of YWCA Minneapolis is eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Our vision is to be the most trusted and effective change agent in the journey to eliminate racism and sexism in our community. We are a trusted social justice organization with a 130+ year history of advocacy for women and children. More than 30,000 people in our community are served every year by YWCA Minneapolis, through award-winning programs, classes, and workshops. YWCA Minneapolis strives every day for: • Race and gender equity • Economic independence for women • Respect for diverse cultures • Children and youth who thrive • A community that is vibrant and healthy   Category Community Relations   Description JOB SUMMARY: This full-time position provides direct service to participants in the Girls Inc. Programs, ages 9-18 as well as supports Girls Inc. volunteers, training, and outreach. This position will work within the Girls Inc. Out of School Time Program, focused on inspiring and educating girls by delivering experiential curriculum with Girls Inc. and YWCA missions at the core of instruction. The Girls Inc. Lead Youth Counselor will build and maintain relationships with the Minneapolis Public Schools and other youth serving agencies to meet necessary programming goals and objectives. Girls Inc. programming also includes the 4-week summer program of Girls Inc. Eureka!-a 5-year STEM program for girls, ages 13-18. Girls Inc. at YWCA Minneapolis supports girls in becoming self-sufficient, successful adults by building mentoring relationships in pro-girl spaces. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement girls-only programming Implement the YWCA and Girls Inc.® mission & goals & manifest a belief in the value and potential of every participant in accordance with youth development principles and YWCA & Girls Inc. standards. Plan and implement fun, hands-on lesson plans and activities that focus on math, science, economic literacy, leadership development, pregnancy prevention, and positive decision-making using Girls Inc. curriculum. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is student-centered, mission-focused and accessible to a diverse student body. Include processing opportunities to ensure participants make the connection between program content and their everyday lives and futures. Recruit and maintain participation of Girls Inc. program participants. Connect and develop positive relationships with participants and their families. Support departmental goals by developing and implementing YWCA Girls Inc. workshops, special events, and community outreach efforts Plan and lead monthly Girls Inc. Eureka! activities during the school-year in partnership with Program Coordinator and staffing team, support communication with Eureka! girls and families, and organize and support retention efforts to maintain participants. Maintain collaborations with youth-serving professionals, University of Minnesota partners, and Minneapolis Public Schools personnel. Build and maintain a working relationship with Program Volunteers and direct and support them in programmatic responsibilities. Contribute leadership to YWCA Girls Inc. Program and Team Support YWCA Girls Inc. with training and support of Girls Inc. staff and volunteers. Support the larger Girls and Youth team by planning and implementing training sessions. Support outreach and workshops in the greater community through marketing and promotion. Participate with the Girls Inc. Leadership Team—duties to be assigned. Support YWCA Girls Inc. Events (ex: Girls Inc. Family Night) and assist in overall organization of Girls Inc. programming. Program and Participant Documentation Collect and track participant demographic, attendance and evaluation information within the online data management systems. Write monthly summaries of activities and impact on participants. Deliver and obtain program evaluation information from participants for program quality assurance and reporting purposes. Responsibly manage funds for expenses related to programming. Seek continuous professional development Participate in departmental and Girls Inc. team meetings. Participate in educational activities and trainings to improve achievement of program goals. RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Girls Inc. Coordinator who reports to the Girls Inc. Director who reports to the Vice President of Early Childhood Education and Girls and Youth. This position will interact with Girls and Youth--Youth Counselors, Minneapolis Public Schools contacts and Community Site contacts. Critical relationships will include program participants and families. Must be able to travel to multiple locations (mileage reimbursed). Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Salary:  $17.00 - 18.25   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Minimum of two-years experience working with youth from low-income, diverse, and inner-city families Must have one-year minimum experience planning and facilitating effective, structured groups Two years college or continuing education Knowledge of youth development and gender specific programming strategies Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills with demonstrated success in group facilitation and public speaking Ability to carry out duties independently as well as in a team setting to meet desired goals Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to work with a variety of people and styles and able to focus on the customer Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Excellent planning organization and implementation skills Possess current CPR and First Aid certification or successfully obtain within 90 days of hire Strong belief in YWCA and ability to convey its importance Exhibit commitment to social justice values and anti-oppression analysis Preferred: BA or BS in education, youth development, social services, or related field. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, or Hmong. Experience in youth programming related to math, science, economic literacy, leadership development pregnancy prevention, and positive decision making. Experience with staff training, volunteer management, or marketing and outreach Experience with data entry in online data management systems Experience working with young girls from low-income, diverse, and inner-city families PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to travel to various YWCA of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Public Schools, and community sites.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary $17.00 - 18.25   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Midtown YWCA Minneapolis   EOE Statement YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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