Trauma-Informed Performing Arts Youth Mentor (Part-Time)

Heartshare-2; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision & lifeinsurance

EAP

Flexible spending account

Résumé du poste

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) in New York City is seeking a part-time Performing Arts Youth Engagement Specialist to support foster youth through expressive arts.

The role uses theater, movement, voice, storytelling, and devised performance to promote emotional regulation, identity development, and communication. You will design weekly workshops and collaborate with care teams to ensure youth-centered, trauma-informed engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree from four year college or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with youth in foster care or child welfare settings is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, youth development, or restorative practices is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Design and facilitate weekly performing arts workshops for youth in HSVS foster care programs.
• Deliver structured instruction in theater, movement, voice, spoken word, and devised performance.
• Create safe, trauma-informed spaces that support engagement and emotional expression.
• Adapt activities to meet diverse developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs in groups.
• Support youth development through creative expression and showcases when appropriate.
• Coordinate with care teams to support youth engagement goals.
• Maintain accurate attendance and program documentation as required.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed

Culturally responsive

Youth engagement

Facilitation

Arts education

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) in New York City is seeking a part-time Performing Arts Youth Engagement Specialist to support foster youth through expressive arts.

The role uses theater, movement, voice, storytelling, and devised performance to promote emotional regulation, identity development, and communication. You will design weekly workshops and collaborate with care teams to ensure youth-centered, trauma-informed engagement.