Support Worker (Part-time)

City of Colonial Heights (Contract); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly Payday

Workers' Compensation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

City of Colonial Heights (Contract) seeks a part-time Support Worker to assist in the Kids' Achieving Progress afterschool program. You will support students and staff, implement age-appropriate activities, and help provide academic and social support for youth aged 9-14.

Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (Fridays as needed), totaling 10–15 hours per week from September 2026 to April 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical/drug screening and criminal background check.
• Good communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assists Site Supervisor with daily functions of after school program.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure safety and age appropriateness of all activities.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff and children at all times; serving as a positive role model.
• Help implement and supervise a developmentally and academically appropriate program that meets the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the children.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe learning and recreational environment for all program areas.
• Develop and consistently maintain appropriate and professional communication with parents.
• Communicate with school personnel to ensure a positive working relationship
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure the cleanliness of the rooms utilized
• Report all relevant information to the Program Coordinator in a timely fashion
• Complete accident, injury, and behavior reports when necessary
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Program Coordinator

Skills

Must be at least 16 years of age

Reliable transportation

Pre-employment medical/drug screening

Criminal background check

Good communication

Time management

CPR/First Aid desirable

Job description

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration. 10-12 hours per week. KAP Program Year: September 2026 - April 2027. Must be available Monday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Fridays as needed).

Support Worker (Part-time; $12.77 per hour)

This position is assigned to the Office on Youth & Human Services Division. Serves as a support to students and staff in the Kids' Achieving Progress (KAP) afterschool program; must be at least 16 years of age.

The Kids' Achieving Progress (KAP) program is an afterschool program that helps empower youth to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. Under the general direction of the Program Coordinator, the Support Worker helps the site supervisor in the implementation of age appropriate activities. Staff and volunteers provide academic/social support to youth ages 9-14.

Examples of Duties

• Assists Site Supervisor with daily functions of after school program.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure safety and age appropriateness of all activities.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff and children at all times; serving as a positive role model.
• Help implement and supervise a developmentally and academically appropriate program that meets the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the children.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe learning and recreational environment for all program areas.
• Develop and consistently maintain appropriate and professional communication with parents.
• Communicate with school personnel to ensure a positive working relationship
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure the cleanliness of the rooms utilized
• Report all relevant information to the Program Coordinator in a timely fashion
• Complete accident, injury, and behavior reports when necessary
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Program Coordinator

Time Commitment

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Fridays as needed)
• 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Minimum: 10 hours per week/Maximum: 15 hours per week
• From early September 2026 to late April 2027

Education & Experience

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical/drug screening and criminal background check.
• Good communication, organizational and time management skills
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (desirable)
• Possess desirable qualities including:
• Willing and reflective listener
• Encouraging and supportive
• Patient and flexible
• Interested in working with young people
• Willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
• Tolerant and respectful of individual and cultural differences

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is generally performed in an office or classroom environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.

Part-time Employee Benefits Include

• Bi-weekly Payday
• Workers' Compensation
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)