Support Worker (Part-time)

Colonial Heights, City of (VA); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Colonial Heights is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist the KAP afterschool program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (Fridays as needed).

The role supports students ages 9-14 and reports to the Program Coordinator in the Office on Youth & Human Services Division. Qualifications include being at least 16, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a pre-employment medical/drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• Excellent reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical/drug screening and criminal background check.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists Site Supervisor with daily functions of after school program.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure safety and age-appropriateness of activities.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff and children at all times; be a positive role model.
• Help implement developmentally and academically appropriate activities.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe learning/recreational environment.
• Maintain communication with parents and school personnel.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensure cleanliness of rooms utilized; report information to Program Coordinator.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Job description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.

Part-time Position - 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.

Support Worker Role

• Assists Site Supervisor with daily functions of after school program.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure safety and ageappropriatenessof 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 recreationalenvironmentfor 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 6:0 p.m.
• Minimum: 10 hours per week/Maximum: 15 hours per week
• From early September 2026 to late April 2027

Excellent reading, writing, and math skills

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• Successfully completea pre-employment medical/drug screening and criminal background check.
• Good communication, organizationaland time management skills
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (desirable)
• Possess desirable qualities including:
  • Willing and reflectivelistener
  • 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

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.