Part-Time Youth Development Specialist

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to help create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment. You will develop caring relationships with youth, implement group activities, and support participants in solving problems together.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a commitment to strength-based and trauma-informed youth development, and the ability to work 18 hours per week as a non-exempt staff member.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience working/living within the community preferred
• Experience and comfort mediating conflict.
• Experience or skill in arts, media, dance, sports, recreation, and/or physical education.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Participate in program recruitment and community outreach.
• Manage setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Encourage and guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
• Manage participant’s behavior and maintain safety utilizing strength-based and restorative practices.
• Implement daily routines, schedules and procedures.
• Maintain lesson plans, logs, reports and documentation requirements.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Provide safe passage for participants from the center.
• Promote a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Youth development

Program activities

Community outreach

Trauma-informed approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to help create a positive, safe, and welcoming environment. You will develop caring relationships with youth, implement group activities, and support participants in solving problems together.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a commitment to strength-based and trauma-informed youth development, and the ability to work 18 hours per week as a non-exempt staff member.