What you will do?

As the Youth Development Associate you will be responsible the development and coordination of youth activities, positive role-modeling for youth in areas of problem-solving and social skill development, working constructively with parents and other family members to foster youth engagement, and assisting with basic life-skills related training needs of clients and staff. Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing support to the Youth Development Specialist and Youth Development Program Coordinator (following program standards) in the safety and supervision of youth and encouragement of participants.
• Following program direction and compliance standards while implementing program activities.
• Recognizing and effectively responding to opportunities for problem-solving in the classroom
  Implementing and supervising positive developmental opportunities for students as directed
• Effectively implementing age- and skill-appropriate opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during out of school time programming.
• Carrying out established roles in enforcing out of school time program safety regulations.
• Setting a good example for students and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing cleanup, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Encouraging and demonstrating respect for personal property, equipment, and facilities.
• Supporting effective communication with parents.

What you need:

You will need to be at least 18 years of age and possess a High school diploma or GED. Additional requirements include:

• Ability to drive agency vehicle
• Prior experience working with children in a mental health setting or classroom setting preferred
• Desire to help kids succeed

COVID-19 Precautions:

Social distancing measures are taken and face masks are required. Temperatures are taken at the beginning of each day for all personnel including new hires. Visitor access is limited.

Apply now for immediate consideration!