Youth Worker @ PS 94

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park•New York, NY

131d•Onsite

About The Position

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to Participate with children in activities such as sports, art, dance, and homework assistance Help participants grow and develop as individuals and bond as a group Support the authority of the group leader Guide children’s development and help them relate to each other and to adults Contribute to the planning and execution of special events and other community-building activities Attend weekly professional development meetings II. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Degree minimum requirement: currently in high school or High School Diploma Age: 16 years old or older Strong Youth Development background Must love children, working in groups, and being part of a community Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization. Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families. IV. WORKING CONDITIONS Actively engage and interact with children each day May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with children Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Youth Worker role focuses on assisting the Group Leader and the program overall in the supervision of the participants in the program. WORK SCHEDULE School Year 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday One evening meeting per week Work schedule to be further discussed with supervisor upon hire; hours can be flexible Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical clearance, which will be conducted after a conditional offer is made and accepted.

Requirements

Education/Degree minimum requirement: currently in high school or High School Diploma
Age: 16 years old or older
Strong Youth Development background
Must love children, working in groups, and being part of a community
Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team
Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors

Responsibilities

Participate with children in activities such as sports, art, dance, and homework assistance
Help participants grow and develop as individuals and bond as a group
Support the authority of the group leader
Guide children’s development and help them relate to each other and to adults
Contribute to the planning and execution of special events and other community-building activities
Attend weekly professional development meetings
Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
Actively engage and interact with children each day
May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with children
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building