Temporary SYEP Workshop Facilitator @ SPHS
About The Position
The Younger Youth Workshop Facilitator position is a temporary, full-time role within the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at Sunset Park High School. The Center for Family Life (CFL) in Sunset Park is a nationally recognized social service organization dedicated to promoting positive outcomes for children and adults through comprehensive neighborhood-based family and social services. This role involves facilitating workshops for younger youth (ages 14-15), assisting in the development of service-oriented projects using a project-based learning model, and supporting participants on field trips. The position also includes administrative duties, participation in professional development, and curriculum development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma is REQUIRED.
- Previous youth work experience with adolescents, teens, and/or young adults on leadership development, service-learning, and/or college exploration.
- Able to always present themselves professionally and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with teens, families, and coworkers.
- Enjoys working in a friendly, exciting, and fast-paced environment.
- Flexible and works well as part of a diverse team.
- Comfortable supporting youth participants with a range of needs, including those with special needs or challenging behaviors.
- Highly dependable.
Nice To Haves
- Some college experience in Human Services, Youth Development, Social Work, and/or Social Justice preferred.
- Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend a week-long training in late June to prepare for Younger Youth (YY, ages 14-15) summer workshop facilitation.
- Partner with CFL-SYEP staff to co-facilitate two different YY groups and assist in the group’s development of a service-oriented project, utilizing a project-based learning practice model.
- Travel with participants to field trips across NYC over the summer.
- Complete light administrative duties such as recording workshop attendance, assisting administrative team with participant timesheets, and preparing workshop supplies.
- Attend weekly professional development meetings and contribute to workshop curriculum development.
- Perform office duties as necessary.
Benefits
- NYS Safe and Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
