Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Violence Prevention Youth Specialist - Goodwill (Tacoma, WA)

Violence Prevention Youth Specialist (Tacoma, WA):

Tacoma Goodwill is a multi-million dollar retail and production operation with 28 stores in 16 counties, employing over 1,100 employees. We are a large and diverse non-profit organization with significant plans for future growth. We will serve over 9,000 disadvantaged and disabled individuals this year with jobs, job training and job placement. A career at Tacoma Goodwill allows you to apply and develop your professional skills, while contributing to a mission that changes lives and communities.

Summary: STEPS (skills, training, and employment preparation services for youth) is a program that provides case management, training, and support to youth 16-21 years of age. Job readiness and work experience are a pivotal part of the program. The STEPS program relies heavily on good relationships with community employers, both public and private. Youth in STEPS are both in school and out of school individuals. The Violence Prevention Youth Specialist teaches youth the skills necessary to reduce or discontinue violent behaviors while learning how to deal with confrontation without the use of violence. This is a part-time temporary position expected to last less than 6 months.

Principal Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate educational presentations in schools and GED sites.

  • Train youth in non-violent methods of dealing with problems using the Hands Off program

  • Facilitate behavior rehearsal on the part of the students to solidify skill attainment.

  • Interact in a positive manner with school staff, intervention specialists, and students.

  • Educate students about the STEPS program as well as other community resources available to them.

  • Recruit youth for enrollment into STEPS program.

  • Provide outreach to the community GED providers to arrange training that involves youth residing in unincorporated Pierce County. 

  • Attend all meetings and trainings as required by supervisor.

  • Assisting in the recruitment, matching and coordination of summer Work Experience placements

  • Communicating with Work Experience Youth as well as locating and communicating with work site supervisors.

  • Other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:

  • Graduation from high school. (B.A. or equivalent experience desired)

  • One year experience in assisting youth in attaining skills. (Prefer violence prevention background)

  • A strong commitment to helping young adults succeed in their life, learn leadership and feel empowered to improve their circumstances.

  • A demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and present information to youth.

  • An ability to gain rapport and relate in a sensitive manner with youth with a multi-racial and multi-cultural background.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as working with little supervision.

  • Basic Computer knowledge, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
    Becoming a Member of our Team: To be considered for this opportunity, submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications for the position and a resume listing your related work experience/training to resume@tacomagoodwill.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.
    All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a drug screening and criminal history background check. For more information visit www.tacomagoodwill.org.
    At Goodwill, we welcome people with diverse backgrounds, including persons with disabilities or other disadvantages. In fact a substantial portion of our employees have a disability and/or economic disadvantage and we strongly encourage such persons to apply.
    • Location: Tacoma, WA
    • Compensation: 16.00/hour
    • This is a part-time job.
    • This is at a non-profit organization.
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