Youth Advocacy Specialist
Provide leadership and case management for youth advocacy programs
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Overview
Provide leadership and case management for youth advocacy programs
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus
- 1-3 years experience with youth engagement, case management, or coaching strongly preferred
- 1-3 years experience working in or managing grant funded programs
- 1-3 years experience in mental health programs and/or substance prevention
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with youth of varied backgrounds required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation creation
- Proven ability to take initiative, creatively problem solve and lead with versatility in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Experience using data and fiscal tracking systems strongly preferred
- Proficiency in a refugee language such as Dari, Farsi, or Pashto a large asset
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully engaged youth in a community project? | This question assesses your practical experience in engaging youth and fostering participation. | Provide specific examples highlighting your role and the impact of the project. |
| How do you approach creating inclusive and supportive environments for youth from diverse backgrounds? | This question evaluates your cultural competency and understanding of diversity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you've faced while managing a program or project. How did you overcome it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you find most effective for teaching youth about mental health and substance use prevention? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that grant requirements are met in your programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
