Youth Development Specialist

Charles Settlement House; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles Settlement House is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support and mentor youth in a safe, engaging after-school setting in Rochester. The role focuses on building confidence, skills, and positive decision-making through structured activities and family partnerships.

The position is part-time (20 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 2pm–6pm) with a $17.50 hourly rate and requires an Associate degree or SAC Credential with experience working with youth under 13; CPR/First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in child development, recreation or a related field; or SAC Credential and one year of experience with children under 13; or High School diploma and two years’ direct experience with children under 13.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily supervision, safety, and conduct of youth in the program.
• Utilize group management techniques to reduce or eliminate behavior problems.
• Engage in continuous improvement and stay informed about best practices in youth development and behavior.
• Use assigned curriculum exactly as written.
• Stay in proximity to the group at all times.
• Organize and lead youth programs (groups, clubs, events) as resources permit.
• Work with parents and teachers to encourage program success.
• Conduct outreach to raise awareness of agency programs and connect with families.
• Prepare required documentation timely and accurately.
• Follow established customer satisfaction and program evaluation systems.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop new skills, and reach their full potential? As a Youth Development Specialist, you will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.

Working in a mission-driven nonprofit organization, you will lead youth development activities, build positive relationships with youth and families, and support outcomes such as school attendance, graduation, skill development, and healthy decision‑making.

Work Schedule: Part-Time, 20 hours per week

(Monday – Friday, 2pm – 6pm)

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

• Ensure the daily supervision, safety, and conduct of youth in the program.
• Utilize group management techniques to reduce or eliminate behavior problems.
• Engage in continuous improvement and remain informed about best practices in youth development and behavior.
• Use assigned curriculum exactly as written.
• Stay in physical, visual, and auditory proximity to the group, at all times.
• Organize and lead youth programs (such as groups, clubs, and events) in accordance with the need and availability of agency resources.
• Work closely with youth parents and teachers to encourage program success.
• Conduct outreach to increase awareness of agency programs and to connect with the families of youth participants.
• Prepare required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow through with established customer satisfaction and program evaluation systems.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in child development, recreation or a related field; or School-Age Care (SAC) Credential and one (1) year of experience working with children under 13 years of age; or High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Familiarity with all program objectives, measurements, and outcomes; implement activities to reach outcomes.
• Interact with youth and staff of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make effective public presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Elements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

The agencies are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.