Comin Up Program- Teen Specialist (Part-Time)

About the position

The Teen & Early Intervention Specialist is responsible for overseeing teen programming and early intervention initiatives under the direct supervision of the Comin Up Site Director. This role focuses on providing needs-based services and activities to at-risk and gang-involved youth aged 12-18 in Fort Worth, aiming to reduce gang violence and positively impact their lives.

Responsibilities
• Accountable for assigned programming and activities
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• Ensure quality programming and activities
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• Actively participate on a multi-disciplinary team
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• Adhere to all organizational health and safety policies
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• Take necessary precautions to protect members and staff
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• Report incidents and complete documentation on time
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• Maintain discipline and de-escalate conflicts
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• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time
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• Collect and manage required data for reporting
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• Ensure accuracy of data and reporting
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• Be a positive role model for youth
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• Maintain emotional control under pressure

Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
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• Minimum 1 year experience with youth, preferably with teens
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• Ability to work evening and night hours
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• Ability to connect quickly and establish rapport
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• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
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• Ability to follow instructions and conform to policies
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• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
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• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
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• Detail-oriented
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• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
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• Must pass required background and drug screens
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• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Nice-to-haves
• Bilingual
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• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid
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• Knowledge of problems faced by at-risk youth
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• Youth development experience or Boys & Girls Club experience

Benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
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• Paid holidays

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