Afterschool Youth Support Specialist

Ymc; Mill Village (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Program discounts

Meaningful training

Job summary

Y Afterschool in Waterbury is seeking a Youth Support Program Staff to provide one-on-one emotional and behavioral support to a youth participant with individualized needs during afterschool hours at Waterbury Brookside Primary School. The role runs Monday–Friday from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, three days a week during August 26th to mid-June, and is grant-funded.

You’ll work with the Program Director, staff, and guardians to foster growth, inclusion, and connection while modeling YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working 1:1 with youth with behavioral, learning, or social-emotional needs.
• Knowledge of accessibility strategies and positive behavior interventions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and empathy skills.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a background check and meet all state-licensed training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one emotional and behavioral support to a youth afterschool.
• Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision to ensure safety and inclusion.
• Adapt activities using accessibility tools and differentiated instruction to match the child’s needs.
• Support daily routines, including transitions, hydration, self-care needs, and sensory breaks.
• Implement positive behavior strategies and follow any Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to track progress and improve support strategies.
• Communicate regularly with the child’s guardians and the Program Director.
• Foster peer inclusion by encouraging positive interactions and modeling respectful behavior.
• Assist with activity setup and clean-up, ensuring any adaptive tools are available.
• Uphold the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Y Afterschool in Waterbury is seeking a Youth Support Program Staff to provide one-on-one emotional and behavioral support to a youth participant with individualized needs during afterschool hours at Waterbury Brookside Primary School. The role runs Monday–Friday from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, three days a week during August 26th to mid-June, and is grant-funded.

You’ll work with the Program Director, staff, and guardians to foster growth, inclusion, and connection while modeling YMCA values.