Youth Worker

Cypress-Hills-Local-Development-Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan

Commuter Flexible Spending Plan

Earned Sick Time Act

Job summary

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is seeking part-time Youth Workers to support after-school programs at the CHENY Community Center for elementary and middle school students. Typical hours are 2:00–6:00pm, Monday through Friday, 15–17 hours per week, September to June.

The role involves assisting the group leader with activities, ensuring safety, maintaining attendance records, and helping with enrollment and daily checks. Vaccination is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least a Junior in High School.
• 1 year experience working with children in a child care or education setting.
• All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at time of submission.

Responsibilities

• Assist group leader to plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, community service and arts activities with school-aged children.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, prioritize safety and care of children.
• Build positive relationships with participants and foster positive connections within the group.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali)

Child care experience

Communication skills

Education

High School student (Junior)

Job description

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has openings for part-time Youth Workers in the CHENY Community Center Middle school After School programs.Our current available programs include:After School - Elementary and Middle School programs run September to June.This position is hourly for 15-17 hours per week Monday thru Friday.Monday - Friday, and typically occur between the hours of 2:00 - 6:00pm.Principal Duties:Assist group leader to plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, community service and arts activities with school-aged children.Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant in your care, and foster positive connections between participants. Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.Effectively manage the assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy.Contribute to the cohesive and effective functioning of the staff team in your assigned group and the program.Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents to the Director.Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.Inspect the classroom at the beginning of each session and at the end of each session and provide supervisors with a daily room check in log.Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including weekly supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional at least 15 hours of training during the school year.Other assignments, as requested.Position Requirements:At least a Junior in High School.1 year experience working with children in a child care or education setting.All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at time of submission. Proof of vaccination will be required if offered a position.Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali) a plus.Compensation:$17 per hour based on educational and experience level.Access to professional development provided by CHLDC and/or external providers.All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency’s 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Investment Plan.In addition, all part-time employees are eligible to participate in the agency’s Commuter Flexible Spending Plan.CHLDC also follows the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.To Apply:Please forward your cover letter, resume, and three references to: [e-mail].*Please list Position Title in the Subject line* Three (3) typed reference letters will be required if chosen for the position.CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans