Youth Counselor

Westhab Inc.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

West Prep Academy in Manhattan, NYC, seeks a Youth Counselor to support a group of participating youth during program hours. The role focuses on safety, engagement, and a Positive Youth Development approach in a part-time capacity.

The position delivers academic instruction in literacy and STEM, along with enrichment and leadership activities to help youth grow, learn, and build confidence. Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of experience in afterschool settings.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to deliver afterschool programming with enthusiasm.
• High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of participating youth during program hours.
• Provides academic instruction supporting literacy and STEM within the school curriculum.
• Leads enrichment, recreation, and leadership development activities to build self-esteem and life skills.
• Attends weekly team meetings and parent meetings to report on outcomes and market the program.
• Responds to emergency situations such as fire drills, evacuations, etc.
• Escorts children to activities in building and community as needed.
• Distributes snacks and program supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Literacy instruction

STEM instruction

Leadership development

Group activity supervision

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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Youth Counselor

Part Time Service Worker West Prep Academy, Manhattan - NYC, New York, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3398

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Youth Counselor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

REPORTS TO: ProgramDirector

SALARY: $17.00 hourly

SUMMARY:

The Counselor delivers a range of academic, enrichment, recreational, and leadership development programming to participating youth through a Positive Youth Development context that fosters growth and learning, maximizes safety, and instills hope and motivation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of participating youth throughout program hours. Ensures the safety of all participants throughout program implementation.
• Provides academic instruction that supports the school day curriculum of participating youth through curricula focusing on literacy and STEM
• Leads a range of enrichment, recreation, and leadership development programs designed to increase self-esteem and teach important life skills.
• Attends weekly team meetings, training sessions by DYCD and others, parent meetings, and other assigned meetings to market the program and report on outcomes.
• Respond to emergency situations i.e fire drills, evacuation, shelter in place, lock downs, etc.
• Escort children to various activities in the building and in the community if necessary
• Distribution of snacks and program supplies, i.e work books, technology, art supplies
• Other duties assisgned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of expertise in direct afterschool program delivery required. College diploma preferred. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed. Ability to lift push or pull 50 lbs as needed.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.