Youth Development Leader (Douglas AHFC Grant)

Description

Zach Gordon Youth Services is looking for a qualified individual to become a Youth Development Leader helping run grant funded afterschool programs in Douglas!

Typical Responsibilities

• You will be helping us run a grant funded afterschool program!
• In this position you will be working directly with youth, providing on-site programming 10 - 15 hours a week at either Geneva Woods or Cedar Park. This will include monthly family nights, field trips, and ongoing support of youth. The position is responsible for creating an overall safe and engaging space for youth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: - Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• Experience: - Any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six (6) months in any field. - Experience working with youth and/or families impacted by trauma or coordinating patient referral or care services is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications

• Alaska Driver’s License (desired, not required)

Supplemental Information

• Hiring Manager: Max Blust
  Phone Number: (907) 586-2635
  Email: max.blust@juneau.gov

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

• Insurance Benefits:
  • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • No cost employee only plan available
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance:
  • $10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
• Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
• Optional group-based insurance premiums for:
  • Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Short-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.
• Retirement Benefits:
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
  • Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau’s Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
  • Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental