Founded in 2003, Concerned Black Men of Los Angeles seeks to unite African American men to support and empower youths and advocate for the betterment of our communities. As part of our mentorship, we provide community leadership opportunities and encourage education as a first priority. We are strongly committed to the social, emotional, academic, and psychological development of African American youth. Thus, we work to provide them with positive outlets to help them engage in constructive behaviors and develop positive mindsets and attitudes.
Position Summary:
The primary role of the CBMLA CARES Facilitator is to oversee the CARES mentoring
program at two charter middle schools in the Los Angeles area; KIPP Scholar Academy & KIPP Academy of Opportunity. The goal of the program is to promote education, provide career guidance, and instruct young men on the importance of self-mastery and personal achievement. The CARES Facilitator will facilitate weekly workshops at each of the schools generally, 45 minute long. The workshops are a pre-set curriculum to engage students in interactive activities including group discussions, team building exercises, and Q&A sessions with guest speakers. As part of the program, students are to be matched with one-to-one mentors. The CBMLA Program Manager will work with CARES Facilitator to help in the process of matching students to mentors. The Cares Facilitator will also work with CBMLA Program Manager to schedule outside of school, cultural enrichment activities (field trips) for the students on a quarterly basis. Finally, the CARES Facilitator will be responsible for collecting pre and post-test assessment from students in the program.
Position Responsibilities:
Create a welcoming environment for the young men, women, mentors, and parents participating in the CARES Program.
Execute pre-designed workshops plans and activities weekly in program schools.
Develop and maintain supportive relationships with CBMLA Program Manager, students, parents, mentors, and school administrators.
Develop and maintain supportive relationship with your Manager, CBMLA Program Manager.
Conduct outreach emails and program reminders for youth, parents, and mentors participating in the CARES program.
Schedule and attend outside of school, cultural enrichment activities (field trips) for the students on a quarterly basis.
Track program results; attendance, student performance, grades, and behavior
Assist in the development of new curriculum working with CBMLA Program Manager
Administer pre and post surveys with students, parents, mentors, and school administrators.
Compensation:
$15 per hour @ 6-10 hours/ week
Candidate Requirements:
High School diploma/ GED required (Associate Degree preferred)
Experience working with young males of color
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
High cultural competence and the ability to discuss socially relevant issues with youth
Successfully pass Live Scan/Background check
Experience in Curriculum Development
Experience in Microsoft Office Programs
Start Date: July 1, 2019
Youth Facilitator Position may be classified and compensated as either an employee or independent contractor depending upon allowable regulations.
