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Youth Counselor

Tampa Housing Authority
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2023 CLOSED ON 9/5/2023

Job Posting for Youth Counselor at Tampa Housing Authority

Job Title:

Youth Counselor

Department:

Program & Property Services

Grade:

111

Reports To:

Youth and Sports Assistant Manager
 Program Manager

FLSA:

NE

 

Job Overview:

Recruit youth to participate in Agency programs aimed at reducing juvenile crime and delinquency.  Assist with implementing THA sponsored events and activities assisting youth with developing academic excellence, communication skills, life lessons, and athletic abilities.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

  • Outreach youth and families with flyers, posters, social media to market programs and activities for out of school time, summer programs, and field trips
  • Implement program services and athletic programs for youth
  • Organize and carry out the plans and schedules for seasonal programs, activities and games 
  • Maintain proper documentation and reports on youth in Tracking At-a-Glance (TAAG) 
  • Interact with parents, teachers, schools, and other agencies in support of successful outcomes for the youth
  • Enforce safety procedures for program services, activities and games
  • Secure necessary equipment and materials
  • Assist youth with completing homework assignments
  • Provide youth with career guidance resources for on- the- job training, apprenticeships, internships, vocational, college, or military services
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Education level

High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Experience

One year of experience in social work, community outreach, sports leadership, or working with youth in a group setting. 

Specific skills

  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Active listening skills 
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
  • Knowledge of academic, social, and recreational youth programs
  • Skilled in creating, planning, and implementing youth engagement activities

Personal characteristics

  • Empathy, Innovative, Cultural Competency
  • Great people skills and the ability to be personable and professional
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and the ability to prioritize effectively
  • A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to effectively problem solve.
  • Ability to use sound judgment in resolving issues

Physical abilities

  • Direct interaction with youth
  • Responsible for the safety and security of youth during activities

Certifications

Requires Level II Background Clearance.

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

 

 

This job description should not be interpreted to be all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification.  All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed; some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed; and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

 


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