Promising Youth Center for Excellence Summer Assistant

Kentucky State University•Frankfort, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Assistants for the Promising Youth Center for Excellence Grant Program are employed by KSU to serve in an on-site and off-site capacity during the duration of the Program. Mentor Assistants, also, serve as chaperones and are responsible for the well-being of program participants.

Requirements

Effective communication skills (orally and written)
Experience interacting with children in a variety of roles, functions, and environments
Able to lead sessions and groups of youth
Ability to manage minor conflicts among children and youth
Experience working with students in an educational capacity, such as teaching or tutoring.
KSU student
Background Check Clearance
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision to program participants (especially those assigned)
Accompany program participants at all times within shift unless dismissed by Program Director, Mentor Coordinator(s), and/or Program Principal Investigator.
Ensure all program participants feel safe in the program environment.
Checking on children with medical needs to ensure they have taken any required medication
Providing guidance, motivation and support all camp constituents
Respect the confidentiality of all program matters, families, and program participants
Assist with all activities as requested by the Program Director, Mentor Coordinator(s), Program Principal Investigator, or activity facilitator.
Follow and enforce Code of Conduct and Conflict Resolution Plan assisting with group and behavior management.
Assist with a head count before the departure from the KSU campus and field trip sites.
Maintain the highest level of communication with the Program Director, Mentor Coordinator, and Program Principal Investigator.
Complete all reporting forms as necessary (i.e., daily report log, incident reports, ect.)
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Center and its materials
Attend and participate in First Aid training as needed
Attend and participate in required pre-camp training sessions
Perform other duties as necessary.