LEI Youth Leader (Work Study) 1 Position - Worcester State University

Worcester State University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester State University is seeking a Youth Leader within the Latino Education Institute to mentor program participants, lead small group discussions, and help design activities that build relationships and confidence on campus in Worcester, MA. Required are a High School Diploma (or 1 year of relevant experience), reliability in transportation, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

The position offers an hourly rate of $15.00, 4–6 hours per week, and opportunities to engage with

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and commitment to positive youth development.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• High School Degree and/or 1 year of experience with diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group discussions and mentor program participants.
• Assess group dynamics and create activities for outcomes like relationship building.
• Foster collaboration and leadership among participants.
• Meet weekly with the program team to review enrollment and curriculum.
• Participate in trainings, workshops or funder events.
• Collaborate with partners to enhance program goals.
• Attend community events representing the organization.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect per mandated reporting protocols.
• Other duties including occasional weekend or evening events.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Evenings & weekends flexibility

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affir

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:

Department:Latino Education Institute
Job Title: Youth Leader
Number of Vacancies:1
SSTA Supervisor: Kathleen Orengo
Position Type: Non-Supervisory
Number of Hours Per Week:4-6
General Statement of Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate small group discussions and model positive behavior and serve as a mentor for program participants.

2. Assess group dynamics and collaborate with leadership personnel to create activities for desired outcomes such as relationship building, positive social interaction, and improved self-confidence.

3. Foster collaboration and leadership among participants by supporting activities that promote teamwork.

4. Meet weekly with the program team to review and update enrollment changes, curriculum modifications, and program needs.

5. Participate in required trainings, workshops, conferences or other aspects of professional development including funder sponsored events.

6. Collaborate with partners and community organizations to enhance program goals and objectives.

7. Attend community events representing the organization upon assignment.

8. Report to LEI Administrators any suspicion of child abuse or neglect and any compliance procedures for follow-through. Reference LEI Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting Protocols & Procedures.

9. Other duties as assigned, including occasional weekend or evening events, supporting other staff and representing the organization upon assignment.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Strong work ethic and commitment to positive youth development.

2. Success in prioritizing and meeting multiple demands and deadlines.

3. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

4. High School Degree and/or 1 year of experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.

5. Reliable access to transportation.

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affir
Hourly Rate: $15.00