Community Support Specialist
2 days ago
Newark
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Flexible schedule About Brothers Building A Better Nation (BBABN) Brothers Building A Better Nation (BBABN) is a Newark-based nonprofit organization dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers that impact children, youth, and families. BBABN provides community-centered mentorship, tutoring, wellness, enrichment, and supportive services designed to promote stability, growth, and opportunity. In addition to Medicaid-funded behavioral health services, BBABN offers non-Medicaid, community-based programming focused on education, mentorship, wellness, and holistic development. BBABN serves only youth and families located in Essex County, New Jersey. Position Summary The Community Support Specialist (CSS) provides non-clinical, non-Medicaid services to youth and families participating in BBABN programs. This role supports youth development, academic success, wellness, and life skills through structured, strengths-based activities delivered in community settings. Community Support Specialists may serve in various capacities, including but not limited to: • Youth Mentor, • Academic Tutor, • Workshop Facilitator, • Yoga or Wellness Instructor, • Arts, Fitness, or Life-Skills FacilitatorThis position is ideal for individuals passionate about community engagement, youth development, education, and holistic wellness. Key Responsibilities Program & Direct Service Delivery • Facilitate mentorship, tutoring, wellness, or enrichment activities aligned with BBABN program goals, • Support youth development through structured, age-appropriate activities, • Serve as a positive role model and support youth engagement and participation, • Deliver services in community-based settings throughout Essex County (community centers, schools, parks, etc.)Engagement & Relationship Building, • Build positive, supportive relationships with youth and families, • Encourage participation, consistency, and goal-setting, • Communicate respectfully and professionally with families and staffDocumentation & Accountability, • Complete required attendance logs, session summaries, or program documentation, • Submit documentation in a timely manner according to BBABN guidelines, • Track participation and engagement as required by program fundersCollaboration & Professional Conduct, • Collaborate with BBABN program staff and leadership, • Participate in orientation, training, or check-ins as required, • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical conduct, • Adhere to BBABN policies, confidentiality standards, and mandated reporting requirementsRequired Qualifications, • High school diploma or GED (Associates or Bachelors degree preferred, depending on role), • Experience working with youth, families, or community groups (professional, volunteer, or lived experience), • Active, clean drivers license and reliable transportation, • Ability to travel throughout Essex County only, • Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skillsPreferred Qualifications (Role-Dependent), • Background in mentoring, tutoring, education, wellness, fitness, yoga, arts, or youth development, • Experience facilitating groups or workshops, • Certifications relevant to role (e.g., tutoring credentials, yoga certification, coaching license), • Bilingual abilities (preferred but not required)Compensation & Contractor Status, • $20$30 per hour, depending on program, role, and experience, • This is a 1099 independent contractor position, • Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and insurance, • Flexible scheduling based on program needs and availabilityWork Environment & Schedule, • Community-based work within Essex County, • After-school, evening, and occasional weekend hours may be required, • Administrative documentation completed remotelyWhy Join BBABN?, • Opportunity to make a direct impact in your community, • Flexible, program-based work aligned with your skills and interests, • Supportive team environment and mission-driven culture, • Resume, • Brief description of skills or services you offer (e.g., mentoring, tutoring, wellness instruction)