HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE:                                         Leadership Specialist/Case Manager

PROGRAM:                                 Lioness Girls Program

STATUS/SCHEDULE                    Non-Exempt/Full-time-Schedule will include some evening hours

SALARY:                                     $14.62-$17.84/Hour DOE

SUPERVISOR:                             Director of Health Education

Are you looking for a great opportunity to start or continue a career in the non-profit sector and work with people who are caring, compassionate and enthusiastic about their jobs?

Huckleberry Youth Programs, one of the oldest and most respected non-profit agencies serving San Francisco and Marin Counties, is seeking a Leadership Specialist Case Manager for our Lioness Girls Program. 

HYP is not only a great place to work, but offers benefit plans that include 100% employer paid medical and dental for the employee; a reimbursement fund for Education and Wellness expenses; bi-lingual premium for certain languages of 50 cents an hour and 3 weeks vacation accrual during your first year of employment.

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) has served more than 100,000 youth since its incorporation in 1967.  HYP continues its leadership in providing a safety net for at-risk youth and their families in San Francisco and Marin County.  Over the course of the last 40 years, HYP has developed and maintained prevention programs that divert youth from violence, crime and gang involvement, as well as other harmful behaviors, including running away, drug/alcohol abuse, risky sexual activities, and involvement in the juvenile justice system.  HYP’s mission is to engage adolescents and their families in a comprehensive array of quality services addressing prevention and health promotion, crisis intervention, stabilization and growth.   HYP’s philosophy includes a commitment to respect and affirm the diversity of our clients, to recognize and understand the value and dignity of young people, and to acknowledge their potential to become healthy, responsible adults. 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

Lioness Girls Program will provide leadership groups and support to 30 girls ages 14-17 in the Western Addition. The groups will use a curriculum that supports their positive community participation, academic achievement and builds on their leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lioness Leadership Specialist/Senior Case Manager is responsible for facilitating 2-3 girls’ groups in the Western Addition. They will lead the development and revision of the curriculum, recruit girls ages 13-17 for a 6 month group, work with other Western Addition CBO's for collaboration and shared resources, organize young women of color professionals to speak with the participants, organize a 3 month long community project and provide support and assistance to the girls individually throughout the program. The Leadership Specialist will work with a minimum of 30 girls annually and will be responsible for coordinating community outings and monthly youth events and Saturday retreats.   As a member of the Health Education team, the Leadership Specialist will provide case management services and/or health education workshops to other youth as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 2 years minimum experience working with and relating to at-risk youth, especially African American girls.
•  Minimum two years of group facilitation on topics related to violence prevention, health education and/or social change (preferably with adolescents).
•  Minimum one-year case management experience.
•  Experience in curriculum development; project design and implementation; and data collection;
•  Experience working with peer educators;
•  Experience and/or knowledge of working in the Western Addition.
•  Strong knowledge of best practices in girls’ services and youth development theory preferred.
•  Ability to bring social justice orientation to working with a diverse population of youth, families and community partners.
•  Demonstrated ability to be creative, innovative and motivated (and encourage others to do the same).
•  Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
•  Excellent written, communication, and organizational skills.
•  Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
•  Criminal Justice clearance and valid CA driver's license, clean DMV record and 2 yrs previous driving experience.

DUTIES:

• Develop and revise Lioness curriculum for leadership groups and peer-based workshops, in conjunction with HYP staff and Western Addition collaborative partners.
•  Facilitate three Lioness groups per year in the Western Addition.
•  Conduct outreach to schools, community-based organizations and the San Francisco juvenile justice system. 
•  Recruit and support 30 Lioness program participants.
•  Plan, coordinate, and review documentation for all Lioness Program activities.
•  Maintain file documentation and record keeping as related to all activities.
•  Attend weekly staff meetings, individual meetings, team meetings, supervision meetings, and other meetings as assigned by the Cole Street Program Director.  Participate in coordination of staff trainings and in-services as assigned.
•  Develop partnerships with community agencies and organizations to ensure effective service delivery and client linkages to services and opportunities.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Huckleberry Youth Programs is committed to workforce diversity.  Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.

If interested in the position, please send resume and cover letter to Barb Raney, Human Resources Director, 3310 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA  94118, fax 415-668-0631, e-mail braney@huckleberryyouth.org.

Revised:  July 2008