AmeriCorps Member @ Sunset Park High School

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Workers to support youth engagement programs and promote student leadership development and career readiness. AmeriCorps members will work collaboratively with staff and will gain experience in working with youth ages 14-21 and learn about the social work group model. Our ideal candidate has knowledge and a demonstrated interest in working with youth and will utilize a strengths-based approach to enrich the lives of youth, families and community.

Requirements

Some college experience preferred
Experience working with youth on leadership development, service learning, and/or college exploration
Must enjoy working with high school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community
Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese, a plus
3 references required (2 must be professional)
Detail-oriented, flexible and be a team player
Must have a sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and students
Must possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
Must have the ability to set limits and to intervene appropriately; always maintains helping role of practitioner
Must enjoy working with high school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community
Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, coworkers, and supervisors
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization
Possess a strong belief in young people’s ability to grow and change
Has a flexible personality, ready to switch tasks when asked
All AmeriCorps members will be working onsite at Sunset Park High School
Actively engage and interact with students each day
May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with students
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese

Responsibilities

Supervise students in a variety of activities and clubs focused on arts, homework assistance and enrichment, team building and leadership development
Co-facilitate afterschool clubs with CFL staff members
Partner with SPHS teachers to co-facilitate school day advisory classes twice per week
Attend trainings relating to social group work and team meetings
Assist in the design and implementation of special events for high school students, families and the community like Road to College Night, Winter Wonderland, Spring/Fall Fest, SYEP Job Fair, etc
Support with supervision of annual spring show preparation and performances
Plan and coordinate field trips for students
Co-facilitate weekly groups and provide individual mentoring sessions for students to discuss their academic progress and/or college research
Perform office duties as necessary (light data entry, filing, copying, answering phones)
Assist youth with the SYEP process including the application process, enrollment and orientations
May require working evenings and weekends