Youth Program Assistant- Part-Time (The WELL)

Multiple Locations; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopewell City School District offers a Part-Time Youth Program Assistant position for The WELL in Hopewell, VA. The role supports after-school activities and programs for local students, under supervision of the After School Program Administrator and Youth Coordinator.

The position starts immediately, requires a high school diploma, and demands strong organizational and communication abilities. Hours include weekdays, with some evenings and weekends for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; ability to learn child growth concepts.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to implement activity plans and monitor behaviors.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of all participants and activities.
• Assist in planning and conducting after-school activities and events.
• Model and promote positive behaviors and social interactions.
• Build relationships with youth to support social and emotional growth.
• Help maintain a safe environment during arrival and departure.
• Assist in managing youth behavior and implementing intervention strategies.
• Contribute to monthly calendars and events and create marketing flyers.
• Perform other duties to support daily operations of The WELL.

Skills

Child growth & development

Communication skills

Patience

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Youth Program Assistant- Part-Time (The WELL)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have at least a high school diploma. They must possess a good knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and understand, child growth and development as it relates to the position. The candidate should be able to implement departmental plans for activities, follow written and oral instructions, assist in program implementation, and participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate behaviors. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. The candidate must demonstrate considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with children, young adults, and other stakeholders. Strong organizational, human relations, and communication skills are also required.

DESCRIPTION

The Part-time Youth Assistant performs a variety of support tasks which assist the After School Program Administrator and Youth Coordinator in planning and conducting after school activities and programs for Hopewell Students.

GENERAL DUTIES (May not include all duties performed)

• Assists with the supervision of all participants and activities organized by The ‘WELL, including in-house activities, field trips, and other activities.
• Assists with planning and conducting activities for the well, including promotion, marketing, distributing and collecting materials, advertising, set up and clean up, etc.
• Models and promotes positive behaviors and social interactions.
• Builds relationships with youth to nurture strengths and promote healthy social and emotional growth of participants.
• Assists with providing a safe environment by monitoring and supervising all youth during arrival and departure.
• Helps maintain order and assists in managing the behavior of the youth, including crisis prevention, restorative justice and other social emotional techniques.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies designed to improve the social skills and academic performance of youth.
• Encourages community and stakeholder involvement activities.
• Assists in planning and implementing monthly calendars and events, to include gaming tournaments, sports tournaments, etc.
• Creates flyers and other marketing tools to distribute for extracurricular activities that the organization hosted by The 'Well.
• Performs any other related work duties as assigned or required to improve and maintain the daily function and success of The 'Well.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under direct supervision of the After School Program Administrator and the Youth Coordinator.

WORK CONDITIONS

Work requires continuous standing, walking, and may require lifting. Work may involve exposure to risks associated with students in heightened emotional states. Employees will be required to perform emergency and non-emergency health-related services for the students to which the Employee is assigned.

WORK HOURS

• Weekday hours
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, HHS days (shifts may vary depending on student need)
    • 3:00 pm-8:00 pm or 3:30 pm -8:30 pm
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, CGW days (shifts may vary depending on student need)
    • 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm or 2:30 pm-7:30 pm
  • Intersession Hours vary Monday-Friday anytime between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (min. 5 hour shifts)
  • Summer Hours Vary Monday-Friday anytime between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (min. 5 hour shifts)
• Must be available to work nights and some weekends for special events
• 25 - 29 hours per week, except on special occasions, with approval
• Must be able to meet every week on Wednesday for mandatory staff meetings at 1:30 PM

Youth Program Assistant- Part-Time (The WELL)

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This job is also posted in Hopewell City Public Schools

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16,624 to $26,365 Per Year

Contact Information

• Sunny Haden , After School Program Administrator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]