Youth Development Specialist

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New York is looking for a Youth Development Specialist. This role involves creating a positive environment for youth, facilitating group activities, and helping participants develop problem-solving skills. Candidates must have a high school diploma and demonstrate experience or comfort in conflict mediation. This position is part-time, supporting the youth in a safe and welcoming space.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a strength-based, youth development perspective.
• Experience in community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute educational and recreational activities.
• Manage participant behavior and maintain safety.
• Document lesson plans and program requirements.
• Encourage participant involvement in activities.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Youth development

Arts and recreation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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The Youth Development Specialist plays a key role in setting a positive, safe and welcoming tone, and implementing programming. The YDC develops caring relationships with youth, implements group activities, and assists them in learning how to work together to solve problems in positive ways.

Reports to: Community School Director

Program: I.S. 347 School of Humanities

Location: 35 Starr St. Brooklyn, NY 11221

Hours: 18 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday (2:30PM-6:00PM)

Major Duties

• Participate in the planning and execution of educational, recreational, and personal enrichment activities.
• Participate in program recruitment and community outreach.
• Manage setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Encourage and guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
• Manage participant’s behavior and maintain safety utilizing strength-based and restorative practices.
• Implement daily routines, schedules and procedures.
• Maintain lesson plans, logs, reports and documentation requirements.
• Participate in ongoing meetings, conferences and training programs.
• Provide safe passage for participants from the center.
• Promote a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required;
• Experience working/living within the community preferred
• Experience and comfort mediating conflict.
• Experience or skill in arts, media, dance, sports, recreation, and/or physical education.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.