Youth Program Assistant

Union Rescue Mission • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Youth Program Assistant will assist, maintain, and develop the Youth Program by coordinating with the Executive Director, Program Manager, Senior Program Admin, and volunteers. The position is dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of prior experience in a related field (after-school etc.) performing similar duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Computer Literacy required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to conduct responsibilities without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Children’s Program in the Youth Department.
• Help develop and plan activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
• Attend staff meetings and development sessions.
• Supervise and monitor the safety of children in the Youth program, school pick-ups, camps, and on-site and off-site activities.
• Prepare and organize snacks for the children.
• Work with children on behavior modification.
• Create and update monthly youth activity calendar, bus schedules and seating charts.
• Assist with the school enrollment process and deliver packets to the different schools if needed.
• Create files for each child enrolled in the Youth Department.
• Assist with homework assignments and tutoring.
• Maintain and update the youth roster weekly.
• Assist with training guests assigned to the Youth Department.
• Maintain the youth department in an orderly manner.
• Assist in connecting the children to resources in the community.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity.
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring any problems to the attention of the case managers and/or Executive Director, as well as parents.
• Keep records of children’s progress, routines, and interest.
• Assist or perform drug testing for guests, as directed.
• Supervise the building and enforce program rules.
• Write incident and end of the night reports.
• Supervise the dining room when necessary.
• Conduct other tasks, projects and clerical duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees