POSITION TITLE: Youth Development Specialist
STATUS: Part-time, approximately 16-20 hours weekly
REPORTS TO: Youth Development Director
CONTACT: Briani Shorter, [email protected], 708-484-7400 ext. 009
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Plans, organizes, and leads groups of middle school-age youth in after-school activities that meet their developmental needs and interests.
- Able to provide tutoring or homework help to students in a variety of subjects.
- Develops lesson plans, which demonstrate and instruct youth in activities including active sports, games, arts and crafts, nutrition, science, drama and others.
- Assists with other after-school program core activities as requested; i.e. Parent Night and educational workshop planning and implementation, and outreach to community partners as appropriate.
- Adheres to agency and school safety policies and procedures. Manages student conflict in after-school program with maturity and professionalism.
- Meet regularly with after-school program Coordinator for consult and program reporting.
- Act as liaison with school personnel in coordination and communication of program activities and academic issues.
- Adheres to the mission of Youth Crossroads, Inc., District #100, the program and all partners.
- Works in partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to the students and families at assigned school.
- Must be willing and able to accompany and supervise youth on outings. This includes walking to parks, schools, and on field trips.
- Maintains communication and a positive relationship with other team members.
- Acts as liaison between program staff, interns, students and parents
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in education, social work, health, or related field OR a minimum of three years experience in a professional capacity working with children, youth in a school or community-based environment.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Good communication skills.
- Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) preferred.
- Must be available Monday through Thursday from 1:30 – 5:30
- Must be available for field trips on weekends
Part Time 16 – 20 hours per week
Salary $15/hr.
Sick Time, Holiday Pay and PTO
Youth Crossroads, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.