Overview

Position Title: Community Youth Advisor

Company: City Of Pasadena

Location: Pasadena, California, US

Job Description:

The City of Pasadena’s Police Department is seeking Community Youth Advisors to mentor youth who participate in the Pasadena Activities League (PAL) Program. The PAL program offers a positive atmosphere for elementary, middle, and high school students in the Pasadena area and is designed to give youth in the community a safe program to attend after school and during the summer.

Responsibilities:

  • Counsels school-age youth on the importance of education and good citizenship, including drug prevention.
  • Drives a vehicle to various locations in the City and transports youths to planned activities.
  • Assists youth in cultivating positive alternatives to anti-social and criminal lifestyles.
  • Responds to citizen inquiries and participates in meetings with community groups.
  • Exhibits a positive leadership in parks, schools and public gatherings.
  • Assists Police and Community Services personnel in assigned projects.
  • Provides referrals to community and governmental service agencies.
  • Remains alert to potential conflicts, problems and concerns in the community and takes appropriate preventative action.
  • Prepares written reports and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
  • Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
  • Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
  • Professional Impact – Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
  • Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
  • Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
  • Must be 18 to 22 years of age at the time of appointment, currently enrolled in a recognized college as a full time student, and demonstrate good character, alertness and emotional stability.