Youth Development Assistant

Juneau (CBJ) — Parks & Recreation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Job summary

Zach Gordon Youth Center in Juneau, AK seeks a Youth Development Assistant to supervise the center and engage with teens and young adults in a supportive, boundary-aware way. Responsibilities include facilitating games and art, teaching life skills, cooking and cleaning, restocking supplies, and creating a welcoming, safe atmosphere.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent; First Aid and CPR within 30 days; ability to meet youth where they are.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent; First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment.
• Alternative substitutes: One course from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience.
• Three months of work experience or post-secondary education in any field.
• Alaska Statute background check required; appointments offered conditionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the center and engage with youth.
• Build relationships with youth through games, art, and life skills.
• Provide a supportive ear and reinforce rules and safety.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, restocking supplies, and maintaining the clothing area.
• Create a welcoming, safe atmosphere for all youth and adults.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days

Job description

Description

Parks and Recreation Zach Gordon Youth Services is recruiting for several Youth Development Assistant positions to work at

Zach Gordon Youth Center

.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

An ideal candidate for this position is someone who enjoys teens and young adults and who is willing to meet youth where they are at and not give up on them. We are looking for someone who has and understands healthy boundaries when working with vulnerable populations. We are looking for someone who can be firm when enforcing rules and upholding expectations for youth at the center. We are looking for someone who understands and is willing to continue to learn how childhood trauma impacts the lifespan and how systemic inequities and historical trauma impact our community today. Strong communication and empathy skills are a must!

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The ZGYC team is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We have fun and also, we are dedicated and care deeply about our community.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position will work one or two 5-hour shifts weekly and will provide relief to other staff from time to time. The position is based at Zach Gordon Youth Center, on Whitter Ave in downtown Juneau.

Typical Responsibilities

Youth Development Leaders are responsible for supervising the center and engaging with youth. These positions build relationships with youth by playing games, doing art work, teaching life skills, and providing a supportive ear. They also do cooking, cleaning, restocking supplies around the center, maintaining our free clothing area, checking in youth and adults when they come to

Zach Gordon Youth Center,

creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that is welcoming to all.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent; First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment;

and

,

any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling three (3) months in any field.

Substitute:

One course from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience. A secondary degree in any field will also substitute for experience.

Note:

Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:

Max Blust

Phone Number: (

907) 586-2635

Email:

[e-mail]

This recruitment is open and continuous and will be used to collect applications for a part-time limited Youth Development Assistant for the Parks and Recreation Department. In accordance with

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, part-time limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.