After School Youth Specialist

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted Movie Tickets

Job summary

North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. is seeking an After School Youth Specialist in Revere, MA. This part-time role (20 hours, Mon-Fri 2-6pm) supports a therapeutic after-school program for ages 6-12, focusing on behavior management and group activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree, at least one year working with school-age children, and a MA driver’s license with a 3+ year driving history; bilingual (Spanish/English) is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• At least one year of experience with school age children.
• Valid MA driver’s license and minimum 3 years driving history required; 7D license required.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management/modification in the milieu.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including NAPPI restraint.
• Drive pupil van and accompany other staff during ride.
• Maintain contact with collaterals and parents; plan daily activities and coordinate snack; participate in multidisciplinary meetings and outreach.
• Ensure services are provided professionally with privacy, safety, and dignity for youth and family.
• Oversee administration and documentation of clients’ prescription medications; coordinate transportation and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Massachusetts driver’s license

3+ years driving history

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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After School Youth Specialist

Revere, MA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 4327

Salary Range: $19.23 To $19.23 Hourly

Are you passionate about youth and community development? Want to find the next step in your career where you can grow and still make a impact with your job? NSCS is looking for a Youth Care Specialist to join our After School Program! The Children's After School Program is a therapeutic program for children ages 6 to 12. The program provides milieu treatment including behavior management/modification and facilitation of therapeutic groups and activities.

This is a part time position: 20 hours, Mon-Fri 2-6pm

What You’ll Do:

• Implement behavior management/modification in the milieu.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including NAPPI restraint.
• Drive pupil van and accompany other staff during ride.
• Perform duties as a Youth Care Specialist including maintaining contact with collaterals and parents; planning and implementing daily activities, assisting in coordinating of snack, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and conduct outreach to children and their families in their homes and communities as necessary.
• Ensure all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy, safety, and respecting the youth and family’s dignity and right to choice.
• Oversee administration and documentation of clients’ prescription medications, assuring adherence to medical policies and procedures.
• Coordinate transportation services for clients, and vehicle maintenance, repairs, registrations and inspections.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with school age children.
  • Milieu or recreational experience is preferred. Working knowledge of community resources is preferred.
• Skills: A valid Massachusetts driver's license and a minimum of three years driving history required.
  • Ability to get 7D drivers license required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English) is encouraged to apply. If you know Spanish, please note on your resume!

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Time Off - Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Eligible employer for the PSLF program
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities