Program Mentor

Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center; Long Beach (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid professional development

Paid holidays on program days

Job summary

Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center is seeking an after-school mentor to work with youth in our programs, Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm (Wednesdays 1:00-6:00 pm), with some flexibility depending on programs.

You will supervise and mentor youth, lead activities, support academic growth and SEL, and ensure safe, inclusive spaces. The role offers on-site, part-time hours with a pay rate of $17.50–$19.50 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Age: 16+ (Elementary) / 19+ (Middle/High).
• Experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Mentor young people and build positive relationships, teach social and emotional skills, and promote a safe environment.
• Execute programs, supervise activities, support academic and social-emotional learning, and maintain spaces.
• Check-in/out of youth daily and coordinate transportation as approved.
• Be familiar with continuous improvement and program goals (SEL YPQA).
• Advocate for youth programs in the community and participate in professional development.

Skills

Youth leadership

Mentoring

Experience with youth

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Supervisor: Senior Director of Programming
• Monday – Friday, School Year Only
• 2:30 - 6:00 pm (Wednesday 1:00-6:00 pm) *some flexibility depending on programs
• $17.50-19.50/hr, DOE
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Professional Development
• Paid holidays when they fall on program days

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check
• 16+ years of age (for Elementary Site), 19+ years of age (for Middle/High Site)
• Experience working with young people

Responsibilities

• Mentor Young People: Serve as a mentor to youth participants, developing positive relationships that help them learn, grow, and explore. Provide positive reinforcement and redirection when necessary. Work with participants in small and large groups to develop a sense of community. Teach social and emotional skills to participants and demonstrate high emotional intelligence. Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety. Provide expectations of students' behavior that promote a positive and safe environment for all participants.
• Program Execution: Execute programs, curricula, and activities for youth. Supervise youth in participation in their activities. Participate along with youth participants in exploring and learning. Support academic growth and social/emotional learning through hands‑on support of programs. Ensure program supplies are well maintained and that spaces are clean at the end of each programming day. Organize and lead various group games and activities to encourage community and inclusion. Report any behavioral or physical incidents to the Supervisor on duty.
• Check‑in/out: Ensure that youth are properly checked in and out of the program daily and are utilizing their approved transportation method.
• Program Improvement: Be familiar with continuous improvement, including the SEL YPQA scale and program goals.
• Be an Advocate for Youth Programs: Help to spread awareness of programs being offered and be an advocate for youth programs in the community.
• Professional Development: Participate in professional development and collaboration to ensure growth and quality programs that meet goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of experience leading youth
• High School Diploma
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Ability to take and give feedback

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor environments supervising youth
• Must be able to physically move around the space to supervise and provide safety to youth
• May require lifting of items up to 50 lbs
• Custodial duties as assigned

Mission

The mission of DJH Kids and Community Center is to strengthen the foundations of our community by investing in youth, families, and individuals through developmental and community‑driven activities. We believe youth development is economic development.

Vision

To create a space for kids to explore, for families to connect, and to provide innovative solutions to challenges facing our community.

Core Values: Bravery, Kindness, Authenticity

Inclusion Statement

Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center is a place for all people. We strive to ensure that no family is turned away due to ability to pay, and that all people feel like they belong. We accomplish this by:

• Investing in our employees and creating a culture of care in the workplace
• Finding innovative ways to fund programs, so we can reply less on participant fees
• Staying true to our mission and values in all that we do
• Evaluating our programs and committing to a continuous cycle of improvement

Dignity Statement

At Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center we value the input and lived experiences of all our participants, staff, volunteers, and families. We encourage all people to bring their authentic selves to our organization, and it is expected that participants, staff, volunteers, and families treat one another with kindness and dignity.

Non‑Discrimination Policy

DJH Kids and Community Center (Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, participants, and clients. We are an equal opportunity provider.

DJH Kids and Community is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.