Youth Program Aide

AmeriCorps

Pocatello (ID)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 31,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Education award

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Youth Program Aide in Idaho to support the Gem State Public Health program. You will coordinate with school staff and after-school teachers to sustain student care, create lesson plans, and implement activities that promote health, learning, and teamwork.

The role involves helping with homework, providing mental health and well-being support, supervising recreational activities, and communicating with parents about progress and behavior.

Qualifications

Teaching and tutoring youth.
Supporting students' learning and well-being.
Strong communication with parents and school staff.
General youth development and program support.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with school staff to expand after-school program capacity.
Assist students with homework and provide mental health support.
Organize games and activities to promote physical health and safety.
Communicate progress and behavior with parents.
Assist with healthy snacks preparation and distribution.
Provide first aid and emergency care as needed.

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring

Education

Youth Development

General Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Languages

English

Program Description

Through the Gem State Public Health program, members will conduct needs assessments regarding collaborations and partnerships, and recruit potential partnerships as well as coordinate meetings, design training materials, and provide other support to public health agencies. Members will be trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Sources of Strength (SOS), and safeTALK. Members will coordinate ASIST, SOS and safeTALK trainings for community members to increase the number of suicide prevention interventionists throughout Idaho. The program will offer members academic advising and the opportunity to explore degree options that focus on public health.

Member Duties

The Youth Program Aide will expand and enhance the capacity of existing public health programs and services by coordinating with school staff and other after-school teachers to ensure continuity of care for students, helping create and implement lesson plans and activities for the after-school program.
Assisting students with homework and providing mental health and well-being support.
Organizing and supervising games and other recreational activities to promote physical health, teamwork, helping monitor student's behavior, and ensure safety.
Communicating effectively with parents about their child's progress and behavior.
Assisting with preparation and distribution of healthy snacks.
Providing first aid and emergency care as needed.

Program Benefits