Youth Advisor

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Provide education and referrals to youth within targeted populations assuring information is provided through current youth culture and trends.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide group and individual information, education, and referrals to target population, in accordance with program guidelines and/or as directed by Supervisor.
• Assist in the development and review of a wide range of materials, such as educational curriculum, flyers, and outreach materials to ensure they reach the intended audience
• Assist in recruiting youth for participation in programs
• Create content for social media and other marketing tactics in the community
• Assist in data collection, data entry, evaluation and program reports
• Assist in the planning and execution of youth events, outreach campaigns, and community projects.
• Attend community coalitions and partner meetings, as required or needed
• Provide support to the Youth Development programs by co-facilitating activities and events
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops
• Support the vision, mission and goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the values, of the organization
• Perform other duties as directed
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience in community education
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
  
  
  

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Current knowledge and understanding of youth culture and trends
• Ability to facilitate groups and maintain classroom management
• Ability to present information accurately and effective both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups
• Ability to create a comfortable, supportive learning environment
• Ability to analyze, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to track and manage time effectively
• Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
• Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Excellent clerical, data collection, report preparation and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies
• Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities and proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel
  
  
  

Pay Range

• $23.00 - $26.00