Youth Challenge Program Assistant - Part Time (10 hrs/wk)

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 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.