Teen Challenge Program Assistant

Mental Health America of Dutchess County, NY; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 204,573 - 291,362; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health America Dutchess County is seeking a part-time Program Assistant for the Teen Challenge Program in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role supports the Program Specialist, helps run life skills lessons, community outings and recreation for youth ages 14–18 with social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

Hours are 10 per week, at $18 per hour, with some flexible Thursday slots. Duties include recruitment, intake, activity planning and safe supervision, plus required documentation and trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of recreational activities and child development required.
• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges preferred.
• Energetic, self-starting, motivated individual, able to work flexible hours.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skill required.
• Must have a clean license with at least 3 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating the Teen Challenge Program and meet weekly for life skills lessons, community service activities and recreation.
• Recruitment, screening, enrollment and intake of eligible participants for the TC program.
• Organize and implement TC activities (life skills, community service outings, recreation).
• Ensure safety of teen participants and engage them to improve social skills.
• Provide input regarding teen behavior and consult with the Program Specialist on interventions.
• Maintain records of services and submit time in ADP and other documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health America Dutchess County is an equal opportunity employer . Come join our dedicated team helping individuals and families with all aspects of mental wellness.

Poughkeepsie, New York

This position is 10 hours per week, $18.00/hr.

Part time 10 hours per week*.

*7 hours are flexible and Thursday hours: 3 pm – 6pm, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, or 4pm -7 pm

Duties: The Program Assistant assists the Teen Challenge Program Specialist in operating the Teen Challenge Program, meeting weekly for life skills lessons, community service activities and recreation. The Teen Challenge Program serves youth, ages 14-18, with Social, Emotional and Behavioral challenges and are in counseling. In addition, provides transportation as needed to and from the Teen Challenge group.

T.C. Program Facilitation:

• Assists with recruitment, screening enrollment and intake of eligible participants.
• Assists with organizing and implementation of the TC activities. (life skills lessons, community service outings, and recreation)
• Ensure the safety of the teen participants.
• Engage teens in activities that increase their social skills.
• Consult with the Program Specialist with regard to issues requiring appropriate interventions or involving uncertainty.
• Provide input and feedback with regard to teen member’s behavior.
• Assist in program development utilizing knowledge of needs gained through services to families.

Reporting:

• Assist in maintaining current records of services provided in the Teen Challenge Program, to include EHR.
• Submit time in ADP and other agency documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend all required trainings, supervision meetings, Department and Agency Meetings.

Contribution:

• Actively participates in the cooperative effort of the division.
• Participates in activities, which contribute to overall welfare of the agency.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of recreational activities and child development required.
• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Behavioral Challenges preferred.
• Energetic, self- starting, motivated individual, able to work flexible hours.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skill required.
• Must have a clean license with at least 3 years driving experience