Youth Program Coordinator

  

 

·       Plan and coordinate events, field trips, and workshops for all youth programs.  Programs currently include:

o   Youth Program - Social/Recreational, ages 5-13 (meets 2x a month)

o   Senior Youth Program – Social/Recreational, Ages 14-21 (meets once a month)

o   Senior Teen Employment Program (STEP) – Employment readiness, ages 14-21 (meets 2x a month)

o   Visually Impaired Partners (VIP) Program – Mentoring with blind and visually impaired adults and youth, ages 14-21 (meets once a month)

·       Develop all relevant materials, curriculum, and activities for youth programs.

·       Recruit appropriate participants for specific programs.  Work with staff from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and local schools to coordinate referrals.

·       Identify new opportunities to link with other agencies in the Greater Lowell area.

·       Establish and maintain relationships with local employers to facilitate employment and internship placements for STEP program participants.  

·       Schedule and provide transportation for participants using the agency van. 

·       Drive the agency van and work program events as necessary.

·       Supervise and schedule volunteers and staff.

·       Maintain appropriate attendance, documentation, and billing as required.  

·       Be a positive role model for all program participants.

·       Create program materials and informational publications. 

 

·       Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and most weekends.   

·       Must have a valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record.  

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills required. 

·       Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

·       Must be highly motivated, possess strong organizational skills, want to have fun, be able to be patient, and have appropriate boundaries.

·       MS Office and web competency required. 

·       Must be able to pass a CORI background check.

·       Fluency in Spanish is a plus

This position reports to the Executive Director.

 

 

  Youth Program Coordinator

 

The Lowell Association for the Blind is looking to fill the position of Youth Program Coordinator for blind/visually impaired children in the Merrimack Valley.  This challenging, rewarding position will coordinate services, internships, transportation, supervise staff, and assist with administrative functions.  The Youth Program Coordinator works with blind/visually impaired youth ages 5-22 in the Youth, Sr. Youth Program, Visually Impaired Partners (VIP), a site-based mentoring program, and the Senior Teen Employment Program (STEP).  

                        

The Youth Program Coordinator position is 20-30 hours per week; weekend work is required. An increase in hours may be available in the future pending program funding. Human services, youth, or special needs experience preferred.  Must have a valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record.  Must be able to pass a CORI. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

 

 

                                    Send resume by mail to: ecannon@lowellassociationfortheblind.org

 

                                    Or to: E. Cannon

                                                Lowell Association for the Blind 

                                                169 Merrimack St., 2nd floor