Summer Youth Program Specialist

Our House, Inc•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will join our dedicated Our Club team to provide essential support during our high-energy summer months. This role is responsible for working directly with youth in grades K-12 in accordance with Arkansas’ Minimum Licensing Standards. Working within a trauma-informed, two-generation framework, you will help provide an enriching and fun summer experience to youth who are facing homelessness.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-direction
Some supervisory experience with youth and staff
Ability to develop relationships with the youth and nurture them through behavior and family challenges
High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
A background or college courses in education, social work, or psychology preferred
At least 1 year of experience working with youth is preferred
Ability to swim is preferred
Obtain CPR / First Aid certification before start of summer program
Must be able to lift 30 lbs
Complete the Arkansas New Staff Orientation within one week of hire
Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

Provide quality supervision for youth, ages K-12th grade, using a strengths-based, positive youth development framework
Develop fun activities in areas of STEAM, Health & Wellness, Youth Voice, Literacy, Life Skills, or other topics of interest to the youth
Maintain a safe and organized environment by helping with end-of-day cleaning, daily meal and snack service, and upkeep of program spaces and supplies
Collaborate with partners like ARKids Read, the Central Arkansas Library system, and other vendors for special programs
Work closely with the Mental Health team to deliver social and emotional learning activities that explore identity, emotional intelligence, and empathy
Assist in planning and executing weekly field trips in Central Arkansas
Plan family engagement events to get parents involved in the summer program
Connect youth and families to other Our House programs like case management, workforce support, or individual therapy
Maintain important program documents, including youth sign-in/sign-out sheets, approved pick-up lists, and program announcements
Conduct other duties as assigned to fulfill Our House’s mission