Youth Worker @ PS 94

Centerforfamilylife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Centerforfamilylife in New York City is seeking a Youth Worker to support the Group Leader and help supervise participants after school and in community activities. You will engage children in sports, art, dance, homework help, and group activities, fostering positive experiences and group cohesion.

This role requires high school level education, a passion for youth development, teamwork, flexibility, and comfort working with diverse groups of youth, including those with special needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum education of being in high school or holding a High School Diploma.
• Candidates should have a strong Youth Development background.
• Must love children and enjoy working in groups and as part of a community.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work well in a team.
• Interested in creating positive experiences for youth, including participants with special needs or challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Participate with children in activities such as sports, art, dance, and homework assistance.
• Help participants grow and develop as individuals and bond as a group.
• Support the authority of the group leader.
• Guide children’s development and help them relate to each other and to adults.
• Contribute to planning and execution of special events and other community-building activities.
• Attend weekly professional development meetings.

Skills

Youth development

Teamwork

Positive youth experiences

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or in high school

Job description

Description

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to

• Participate with children in activities such as sports, art, dance, and homework assistance
• Help participants grow and develop as individuals and bond as a group
• Support the authority of the group leader
• Guide children’s development and help them relate to each other and to adults
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events and other community-building activities
• Attend weekly professional development meetings

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Degree minimum requirement: currently in high school or High School Diploma
• Age: 16 years old or older
• Strong Youth Development background
• Must love children, working in groups, and being part of a community
• Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team
• Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
• Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Actively engage and interact with children each day
• May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with children
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
• May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Youth Worker role focuses on assisting the Group Leader and the program overall in the supervision of the participants in the program.

WORK SCHEDULE

School Year

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Monday through Friday

One evening meeting per week

Work schedule to be further discussed with supervisor upon hire; hours can be flexible

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and medical clearance, which will be conducted after a conditional offer is made and accepted.