Teen Center Counselor In Training

THE TEEN CENTERCOUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING POSITION SUMMARY:
Counselors in Training (CIT's) will provide tutoring assistance to other participants at the Teen Center After School program for youth during the school year. Summertime CIT's will provide tutoring assistance to other participants at the teen center, will provide peer leadership for summer program activities and will assist in the facilitation of focus groups.

REPORTS TO:
Program Director or Assistant Director of the Teen Center

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for assisting with activities at Teen Center.
Responsible for providing tutoring assistance for Teen Center participants After School Program (during the school year).
Act as a positive role model for other members of the program.
Assist with focus groups when appropriate.
Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.
Trained in and able to implement crisis de-escalation techniques.
Trained in youth mediation skills (if applicable)Participate in all youth activities, including field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Age requirement 14-18
Able to acquire and demonstrate appropriate work behavior including attendance, focus on job tasks, ability to follow through with instructions.
Provide a positive role model to others in the program.
Linguistic capacity to work with identified population.

8/2025