After School Youth Program Assistant (PT)

Hanover Township; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated holiday pay

Paid leave up to 40 hours per year

Paid training provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hanover Township seeks an After School Youth Program Assistant (PT) to support prevention programming and supervise youth participants after school. You will help maintain safety and engagement while applying PYD and RP methods in individual and group interactions.

Under the supervision of the After-School Program Coordinator, the role emphasizes being a positive role model and ensuring safety for youth served. Hours are 1:30 PM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on-site in Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• One year of experience in leading youth preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work regular evenings and occasional weekends as requested.

Responsibilities

• Implements programming and supervises participants in Prevention Services.
• Ensures safety and engagement of youth served.
• Models Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Restorative Practices (RP).
• Acts as a positive role model and supports the program mission.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Hanover Township – After School Youth Program Assistant (PT)

Under the direction of the After-School Program Coordinator, the After School Youth Program Assistant (PT) implements programming and supervises participants in all Prevention Services programming. The After School Youth Program Assistant (PT) is responsible for the safety and engagement of program participants. This position models and implements Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Restorative Practices (RP) methods in one on one and group interactions. This position assists with meeting the mission of the Department by being a positive role model and ensuring safety for the youth served.

The part-time, non-exempt position pays $15.00 per hour. The hours are Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• One year of experience in leading youth preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work regular evenings and occasional weekends as requested.

BENEFITS:

• Pro-rated holiday pay.
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year.
• Paid training provided by Hanover Township.
• Access to Hanover Township’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.