Youth Worker

Cypress Hills; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

403b plan

Commuter Flexible Spending Plan

Earned Sick Time

Job summary

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is hiring part-time Youth Workers for CHENY Community Center after-school programs in Brooklyn, NY. Work 15–17 hours per week, typically 2:00–6:00pm, Monday through Friday, supporting elementary and middle school students with education, recreation, youth leadership and arts activities.

Minimum requirements include being a junior in high school, at least 1 year of experience with children, and COVID-19 vaccination.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist group leader to plan, implement and document activities for school-aged children.
• Adhere to safety policies and enforce positive behavior and care.
• Engage with children to foster positive development and group cohesion.
• Assist with attendance, enrollment and daily records as directed by the Director.
• Inspect facilities and supplies daily and report concerns.
• Participate in staff development and required trainings.

Skills

Group leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School – junior

Job description

Youth Worker# Youth WorkerHot JobAll Afterschool Sites - BROOKLYN, NY 11208## OverviewSalary Range$17.00 - $17.00 HourlyPosition TypePart-Time/SeasonalJob ShiftAfternoon (10-6pm or 11-7pm)Education LevelSome High SchoolTravel Percentage50%CategoryEducation## 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**