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Job Openings: Wayne County 4-H Youth Mentoring Program | | Wayne County MSU Extension is seeking applicants for a Program Associate for the Wayne County 4-H Mentoring Program.
Program Associate, 4-H Mentoring Program
In concert with the 4-H Extension Educator and District Coordinator, coordinates, plans, organizes and implements the Wayne County 4-H Mentoring Program for Michigan State University Extension. This position also assists with program reporting and evaluation requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to: -
Assists with the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of the mentoring program.
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Implements learning experiences for program participants through workshops, activities and annual events.
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Recruits, trains and works directly with adult mentors and youth program participants.
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Assists with program development, promotion, recruitment and evaluation activities. This includes the identification of continued program funding, fundraising activities and marketing campaigns.
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Assists with data gathering and evaluation requirements.
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Assists with implementing, interpreting and updating program standards and guidelines.
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Prepares and maintains accurate, required program records and reports in a timely manner.
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Actively participates in training to attain appropriate knowledge and skill level in order to maintain and expand proficiency in youth development.
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Understands and implements diversity and affirmative action principles and compliance standards.
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Other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate supervisor or District Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements
Requires high school diploma or GED; knowledge and at least one year of experience in youth development or mentoring; valid Driver's License and appropriate automobile insurance, intermediate computer operation skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field desired. Preference given to candidates who are able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends and have working knowledge of case management, mentoring programs, and the Wayne County Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) and The Juvenile Agency Information System (JAIS).
Fair Labor Standards Act Designation:
This position is non-exempt as defined under the FLSA.
For consideration send cover letter and detailed resume by Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 to:
Ms. Kea Boyd, Extension Educator Wayne County 4-H Mentoring Program Michigan State University Extension 640 Temple, 6th Floor Detroit, MI 48201 E-mail: knboyd@msu.edu
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Project GPS: Find out what is all about! | |
There is still time to register for one of the informational webinars for Project GPS. This is a chance for programs to receive free youth development materials and participate in an evaluation process that will generate information about your program's impact on youth.
Michigan 4-H Youth Mentoring is partnering with the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University to evaluate new Positive Youth Development (PYD) tools that have been created as a result of the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. Richard M. Lerner (Tufts University), Jacqueline V. Lerner (Boston College), and Edmond P. Bowers (Tufts University) provide leadership for this project. Project GPS introduces mentors to tools that can be used to assist their mentee in goal selection (G), pursuit of goals (P), and shifting gears when the going gets tough (S). If we can enhance the ability of the mentors involved in youth programs to promote and develop GPS skills among the young people with whom they are working, then youth will thrive. Michigan mentoring programs and other youth development programs that meet the criteria are invited to take part in Project GPS. This is a wonderful opportunity for programs, mentors, and the youth they serve. We are fortunate that Michigan has been selected to participate in this project.
Please join us for a webinar to learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can get involved. We will be joined by Edmond Bowers, the Director of the GPS Project, who will share a brief overview of the research, the tools, and how the evaluation process will work. Webinars will be held on:
Wednesday, September 29th at 10am
Thursday, September 30th at noon
To register, click here.
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