Youth Worker - Summer

HANAC•East Elmhurst, NY

5d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City. The Youth Worker/Teacher Aide will be an experienced and energetic individual who will provide supervision to the after-school classes and support the after-school program and curricula. The Youth Worker/Teacher Aide will assist the Group Leaders facilitate activities but not limited to homework help, arts & crafts, sports, health & fitness, nutrition, dance, and STEM education. Pay Rate : $16/per hour Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 11pm-5:30pm; Friday 8am-6pm (Seasonal: Summer) Location : HANAC COMPASS PS2Q; 21-15 75 th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370

Requirements

Must possess a sense of integrity and keep all business matters confidential.
Must be extremely detail-oriented.
Self-motivated and dedicated to learning the work.
A High School diploma/GED certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience within Youth Development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of the participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
Will help the Group Leaders supervise, engage and administer recreational activities for youth and families.
Provide a safe and fun environment for participants in the After-School Program
Assist in the implementation of Homework help, tutoring and a variety of age-appropriate theme related activities.
Assist with distribution and collection of participant and parent surveys.
Work cooperatively with peers, professional staff, and other departments.
Maintain equipment, storage facilities, and inventory.
Work closely with the Group Leaders to ensure best practices and program quality meet contract expectations.
Assist the Group Leaders with maintaining accurate program documentation (incident, accident and behavioral reports, attendance, and sign-in/sign-out sheets).
Consult with the Program Director when difficult or unfamiliar situations arise.
Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
Will maintain a close relationship and report to the Program Director for delegated tasks and future assignments.
Complete all job-related tasks and use program time effectively during scheduled working hours.