Youth Worker (BWC TEP)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. They are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City, working for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives. Beacon Community Centers, located in public schools across New York City, serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. These centers operate year-round during non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and in the summer, acting as a community resource by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative. The Youth Worker position involves working with a co-ed group of youth (ages 6-13) under the guidance of a Program Coordinator. Youth participate in diverse activities such as arts, sports/fitness/group games, and field trips. Youth Workers are actively engaged in all daily activities, aiming to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of participants through Group Work practice.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
High interest in working with school age youth.
High School Diploma/GED.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively.
Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development.
Must be able to pass background check.
Create and able to implement plans for group.
Effectively supervise children.

Nice To Haves

College preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Fostering a learning, stimulating environment that allows youth’s creative growth and development.
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership – be a team member of a group of staff and a diverse group of youth.
Maintain sound supervision and always ensuring the safety of program participants.
Supervise youth and participate in all activities.
Building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
Encourage program participation and development of social skills.
Facilitate and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips and carry out other tasks as directed by Group Leader.
Assist in planning and leading activities and events.
Enforce program rules, identify, and respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas.
Being responsible for your children’s safety and whereabouts at all times.
Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and Vice President for Youth Servies.