Part-Time Youth Wellness & Life Skills Specialist

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Police Athletic League, Inc. seeks a Youthlink Activity Specialist- Life Skills to deliver high-quality social-emotional learning and wellness programming for high school youth in New York City.

You will mentor teens, help them develop coping strategies, and work with the Youthlink Director to support personal growth and resilience. The role requires a compassionate, dependable individual who can build trust, facilitate conversations, and provide follow-up support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years experience with high school-aged youth in after-school, mentoring, educational, community-based, or youth development settings preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, SEL, mental health awareness, and youth wellness practices.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
• Open to learning and integrating mental health, SEL and inclusion skills into programming.

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional competencies and well-being in a safe, welcoming environment.
• Facilitate stress management and life skills workshops using NYC DOH curriculum and SEL resources.
• Collaborate with staff, school personnel, mental health professionals, and partners to support youth wellness and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish, French, or?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in college coursework in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Police Athletic League, Inc. seeks a Youthlink Activity Specialist- Life Skills to deliver high-quality social-emotional learning and wellness programming for high school youth in New York City.

You will mentor teens, help them develop coping strategies, and work with the Youthlink Director to support personal growth and resilience. The role requires a compassionate, dependable individual who can build trust, facilitate conversations, and provide follow-up support.