Part-Time After-School Youth Development Specialist

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support the IS 347 School of Humanities program in Brooklyn, NY. This part-time role (18 hours/week) focuses on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere and guiding youth through engaging activities after school.

You will help plan and run educational and recreational activities, recruit participants, and maintain documentation. A trauma-informed, strength-based approach guides daily work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in the community preferred.
• Experience or skill in mediating conflict and guiding youth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and execution of educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• Participate in program recruitment and community outreach.
• Set up, operate and clean up activities and manage supplies.
• Encourage participants to engage, follow directions and participate.
• Help maintain safety using strength-based and restorative practices.
• Implement daily routines, schedules and procedures.
• Maintain lesson plans, logs and documentation.
• Attend meetings, conferences and training sessions.
• Provide safe passage for participants from the center.
• Promote a non-violent, trauma-sensitive culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma ability

Community engagement

Conflict mediation

Arts, media, dance, sports, recreation

Youth development trauma-informed

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support the IS 347 School of Humanities program in Brooklyn, NY. This part-time role (18 hours/week) focuses on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere and guiding youth through engaging activities after school.

You will help plan and run educational and recreational activities, recruit participants, and maintain documentation. A trauma-informed, strength-based approach guides daily work.