Youth Program Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise youth during daily indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events
• Maintain relationships with youth and families to encourage participation
• Facilitate both planned and spontaneous curriculum and program activities
• Auxiliary students with homework, projects, test preparation, and other academic tasks
• Serve or arrange appropriate snacks or meals as needed
• Promote positive interactions among children, youth, and adults in the program environment
• Empower students and parents to engage in the child’s education
• Maintain accurate youth files and case notes
• Participate in program evaluation using tools such as rating scales, risk assessments, and surveys
• Attend planning meetings, case discussions, and group coordination sessions
• Implement activities in health, fitness, nutrition, tutoring, and life skills
• Maintain a clean and tidy youth room daily
• Represent and uphold the agency’s mission, policies, and procedures
• Afford other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required
• One year of experience working with youth with behavioral issues or disabilities (preferred)
• One year of experience with children and families experiencing homelessness (preferred)
• One to two years of teaching, tutoring, or other relevant experience with school-aged youth
• One to two years of case management experience
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to become certified)
• Must pass a Level 2 background screening upon hiring

Required Skills

• Ability to motivate and encourage students to complete academic tasks
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Active listening to assess and understand student needs
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing responsibilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple students
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and willingness to learn new programs
• Ability to complete and analyze documentation such as case notes
• Ability to build rapport with youth and families
• Certain to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Requires close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Must possess sufficient hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone
• Work both indoors (office setting) and outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat and cold

Disclaimer

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are vital to the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.