Application Deadline: August 14, 2024
Pay Range: Starting at $22.00 an hour (depending on experience)
Position Summary:
Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the supervision of the Achievers Specialist, the Achievers Advisor will work closely with high school program participants to assist them with planning for post-secondary options (college, workforce, other). Service delivery will include one-on-one meetings with students on a ‘roadmap’, collaboration with other high school youth outreach staff at club and group meetings, and workshops hosted by the coach in the community. Nurturing greater connection between the YMCA and leaders from universities, colleges, businesses, skilled trade pathways, and the military is a key purpose of the role.
Essential Functions:
- Models the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Serves as an advocate/ambassador for the cause of the YMCA: Strengthening our Community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
- Uses survey feedback to determine college/career pathway goals of high school students enrolled in Achievers programs and shapes individual coaching, programming accordingly
- Assists students with college pathway services such as college applications, financial aid and scholarship paperwork, selection of classes/programs, balancing study-work-family, and self-advocacy
- Assists students with career and other workforce pathways such as military, internships, trade schools, or a combination of work and school with services like skills assessment, resume development, job applications, internship applications, interview skills, and preparing for a workplace setting (soft skills)
- Assist students one-to-one in developing individual ‘roadmaps’ for their post-secondary pathway
- Collaborate with other Achievers staff to integrate navigation into club meetings and other workshops
- Develop key relationships with scholarship providers, career specialists, internship placement sites, employer groups, and other community resource providers that can assist students with entering college and/or the workforce
- Maintain detailed and accurate participant records and program outcomes in database, tracking tools
- Prepare regular reports for leadership and program partners
- Assist with workshops, college tours, and special events that help students understand the college/career pathways available to them
- Engage and participate in program fundraising efforts and other activities as needed
- Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site
- Carry out special projects and events as assigned by program leadership
Qualifications:
Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
- Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings
- Experience in case management preferred
- Experience working with New Americans, DACA students, immigrant and minority youth preferred
- Skilled in problem-solving and able to take initiative
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with 1 year of experience in college or career readiness programming, Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with 2 years of experience in college or career readiness programming, or high school diploma with 4 years of experience in college or career readiness programming required.
- Experience working with school aged students
- Valid Driver’s License
Pay: Starting at $22.00 an hour (depending on experience)
Application link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=125696&clientkey=469C98621893CE8ED409C8295596E22B
Please email your completed form to rachel.pendragon@nashville.gov