Youth Specialist Job at Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House Saint Paul, MN 55107
$16 - $17 an hour
Position Title: Youth Specialist
Reports to: Youth Coordinator
Status: Temporary, Nine (9) Week Summer Program (end of June through mid – August)
Part-Time (30 Hours per week); Non-exempt.
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Company Overview: Neighborhood House has supported families in times of transition or need from more than 50 cultural and ethnic populations, drawing people from diverse communities in Saint Paul and beyond. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a community-based organization with a passion and commitment to help families move from “surviving” to “thriving”.
Position Summary: Safeguarding young people and aiding in their development in activities and experiences that help youths become productive, competent community members equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage life’s opportunities and challenges. Lead and co-facilitate activities with team members to establish Neighborhood House mission and goals on providing program success to the youths.
Accountabilities:
- Set up and take down program activities and sanitize daily
- Plan and lead high-quality, engaging activities focused on healthy identity, relationships, critical thinking, and life skills for groups and individuals
- Participate in on-going professional development related to goals and objectives of position
- Provide supervision and leadership to field trips, special events and other agency activities
Communication
- Maintain professional communication with parents, staffs, volunteers, interns, participants, and partners
- Perform all work in accordance with Neighborhood House policies, procedures, and norms
- Attend and participate in departmental, agency and external meetings, trainings, committees and events as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bilingual is a plus but not required
- Experience working with the youth is desired
- Eager to learn and enjoy working with youth
- Committed to working the 9 weeks of summer program:
- June 26, 2023 through August 17, 2023
- 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Be comfortable working with the following age groups: 5-16
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate structured groups with diverse youth
- Working knowledge around racial equity and social justice issues relevant to the communities we serve
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse economic, racial and cultural backgrounds
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and move projects to completion by deadline
- Committed to working both independently and as part of a team
Diversity:
Neighborhood House is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
Neighborhood House provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other status protected by law.
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