Youth Worker

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn, NY is seeking part-time Youth Workers for the United Community Center Elementary After School program. The role focuses on supporting youth development, building positive relationships, and facilitating activities that promote growth and education.

Ideal candidates have at least a year of relevant experience and are in or near high school; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with school-aged children in after-school activities.
• High school status and 1 year of child care or education experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus (English plus Spanish/Bengali/Creole/French).

Responsibilities

• Assist the group leader in planning and delivering activities.
• Ensure safety and enforce discipline policies.
• Build positive relationships with participants and families.
• Maintain attendance records and daily room checks.
• Participate in staff development and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali/Cre

Education

Some High School

Junior in High School

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: United Community Centers - Brooklyn, NY 11207, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Some High School, Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Less than 10%, Job Shift: PT (2:00pm - 6:00pm), Job Category: Education, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has openings for part-time Youth Workers in the United Community Center Elementary After School program.

The Youth Worker at Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Inc is responsible for supporting the development and well-being of young individuals within the community. This role involves engaging with youth to foster positive relationships, providing guidance, and facilitating programs that promote personal growth, education, and social skills.

Principal Duties:

• Assist the group leader in planning, implementing, and documenting successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, community service, and arts activities with school-aged children.
• Proactively adhere to policies and procedures, 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 to foster 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 at least 15 hours of additional training during the school year.
• Other assignments, as requested.

Position Requirements:

• At least a Junior in High School.
• 1 year of experience working with children in a child care or education setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Bengali/Creole French) a plus.

Compensation:

• $17-$18 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.

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.

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