Youth Programs Aide (TEMP)

Southern Indian Health Council, Inc•Boulevard, CA

8d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Youth Programs Aide plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates activities within a specific program area to support youth outcomes in academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship. The role maintains close daily contact with staff, club members, and supervisors, and communicates with community groups, schools, parents, and others to share information and help resolve problems. The aide supports club participation and member orientation, provides guidance and role modeling, administers youth programs and activities, and monitors safety, quality, and the appearance of the branch. Duties include tracking outcomes, maintaining member records, entering purchase orders, delivering special prevention and decision-making programs, leading arts and crafts, coordinating USDA meals and snacks, and assisting with academic incentives. The role may involve special events, driving a Club van, travel among service locations, and schedule flexibility based on program needs. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position in the Social Services Department, located in La Posta / Alpine. The role is supervised by the Associate Youth Development Director. Hours are Monday through Friday, with timing determined by program needs. Compensation is $21.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Experience working with children and knowledge of youth development.
Ability to motivate youth, manage behavior problems, interact with the general public, and plan and implement quality youth programs.
Valid driver’s license maintained throughout employment; ability to travel throughout the organization’s service area.
Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the position’s required education and profession.
Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness; responsibility, good judgment, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, accept administrative supervision, maintain confidentiality, and communicate professionally and courteously.
Strong team-building, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to establish effective relationships with coworkers and the public.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, address audiences effectively, and use balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Ability to cooperate with a team, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work with people of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, resolve conflicts, negotiate situations, and facilitate consensus.
Reliable transportation and state-required car insurance; ability to travel as needed.
Ability to pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or X-ray and blood/urine drug screening, and to complete all duties with adequate health.
Ability to complete and submit the SIHC Application and Authorization Form to Human Resources before the applicable close date.

Responsibilities

Promote youth program participation, especially among teens; register new members and support their club orientation; provide guidance and role modeling.
Implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate programs to support member safety, program quality, and branch appearance; track outcomes through periodic activity reports.
Enter and update member information in the Vision Tracking system and create member ID cards.
Enter purchase orders into the AccuFund system.
Implement special programs, including SMART Moves, Teen Dating Violence, and Bullying Prevention programs.
Plan and lead arts and crafts activities, including researching ideas, preparing materials, teaching, and cleanup.
Coordinate USDA snacks and meals, including preparation, storage, service, cleanup, and completion and submission of meal forms.
Assist the Executive Director with the Academic Incentive Program by communicating with local schools and teachers about members’ academic needs.
Participate in monthly staff meetings.
May participate in special programs or events.
May be required to drive a Club van.
Travel throughout the organization’s service area, including SIHC site locations, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.