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Part-Time
YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Youth Program Specialist: Prevention & Community Engagement

Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Youth Program Specialist plays a key role in developing, planning, and implementing prevention programs that create a safe and welcoming environment for CASA’s youth. This position focuses on fostering well-being and addressing the needs of both low- and high-risk youth to prevent violence and unsafe behaviors in the community.

The Youth Program Specialist collaborates with the Operations Coordinator to design youth-led programs, strategies, and events that reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors for middle and high-school-aged youth. Key responsibilities include overseeing programming in prevention education, social-emotional learning, community service, LGBTQ+ programming, and youth training. This role is instrumental in promoting a supportive, inclusive space where young people can thrive.

Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management:

  • Create a safe and welcoming space for all young people, incorporating trauma-informed and restorative practices.

  • Ensure programs and services effectively meet the needs of youth while aligning with CASA’s organizational objectives.

  • Assist in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of daily youth programs.

  • Build trusting relationships with youth and their families using an asset-based and trauma-informed approach.

  • Participate in relevant professional development trainings to enhance skills and expertise.

  • Collaborate with CASA staff to ensure smooth operation and program success.

  • Support the Operations Coordinator in maintaining the CASA office space.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

  • Availability: Monday-Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Friday, 3-8 PM.

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Youth Development, Public Health Prevention, After-school Programming, or a related field working with young people.

  • Ability to commute to an in-person working environment daily.

  • Comfort and experience working with marginalized youth, including but not limited to LGBTQ+ youth, neurodivergent youth, and youth of color.

  • Flexibility with varying weekly schedules based on community events, organizational collaboration, and new programs, which may include evenings and weekends.

  • Schedules are required to be submitted and approved in advance, as this is a grant-funded position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in public health initiatives.

  • Experience organizing events and conducting community outreach.

Salary & Benefits

  • This is a part-time, at-will position, offered at 25 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $23–$27 based on experience and qualifications.

To apply send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Amy Epstein at aepstein@winthropcasa.org