Assistant Youth Facilitator I - After School

CAMBA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,900 - 28,343; Part time

Job summary

CAMBA INC is seeking a Group Worker to support the safety and well-being of program participants in Brooklyn, NY. This seasonal role requires a High School Diploma and experience working with children.

You will assist in daily activities, ensure participant safety, and help with classroom setup. The position offers a chance to engage with youth development programs and is suited for someone who can adapt in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience with children under 13 years is required.
• Familiarity with after school or summer camp programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of program participants.
• Participate in daily meetings to share information.
• Supervise students during activities and breaks.

Skills

Youth development familiarity

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brooklyn, NY 00000. Position Type: Seasonal. Salary Range: $17.51 - $17.51 Hourly.

What does the Group Worker do:

• Ensure the safety and security of each program participant by following CAMBA Education and Youth Development Staff Policies and Procedures Handbook, including but not limited to procedures and protocols regarding safety, supervision, accident, and incident reporting.
• Participate in 5‑minute meeting (FMM) before the start of program each day as led by assigned Program Leader to share information about the plan for the day and the Assistant’s role.
• Actively support students in following program guidelines on a daily basis.
• Actively support program leader/program specialist in the implementation and documentation of program‑wide incentive programs with students on a daily basis, and provide follow‑up on a weekly basis.
• Actively supervise students in the hallways, bathrooms and classrooms to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist in taking daily student attendance.
• Assist in classroom setup before and after program activity.
• Distribute, collect, store instructional materials and/or sports equipment/games.
• Assist clients, individually or in groups, with summer camp activities to present or to reinforce learning concepts.
• Adhere to program policies regarding student arrival and dismissal, snack procedures, transition procedures, and trip guidelines.
• May assist in the facilitation of a club activity.
• May operate learning aids such as film and projectors, smartboards, smart TVs, etc.
• May prepare requisitions for instructional materials and supplies.
• May type and copy instructional materials for distribution.
• May confer with family members on progress of clients.
• May co‑facilitate a club activity.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses and/or Experience Required

• High School Diploma or HSE, or
• One year experience working with children under 13 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the youth development field, after school or summer camp experience; strongly preferred.

Pre and Post Employment Requirements

• Must obtain Dept. of Health, Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance; doctor's note certifying good health; proof of negative results from TB test; and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school (if applicable).
• Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance (PETs) if working in an NYC Public School building.

CAMBA’S Specific Competencies

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy policies intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.

Organization

• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in work environment.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Collect and submit program documents and reports.
• Organize and schedule people and tasks effectively.

Confidentiality

Remains sensitive to issues and maintains confidentiality, neutrality and objectivity as appropriate.

Minimal Training

Six (6) month introductory period.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Non‑private offices are moderately noisy due to telephones, meetings, computers, and light office traffic. Senior Program Director is expected to make site visits and to travel to meetings at different locations in the New York Metropolitan Area and will need to be prepared for various outdoor weather conditions, including construction site visits/field meetings during the regular workday. Employee may be required to operate CAMBA vehicle for the purpose of site visits.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and use both close and distance vision.