Summer Youth Assistant

Wheeler Mission Ministries • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $14

About The Position

Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c) 3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise. Job Title: Summer Youth Assistant Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Reports to: Program Manager Compass Kids Full or Part-time: Temporary – 28 hours Team: Center for Women and Children (CWC) Position Summary: The Summer Youth Assistant will be responsible for assisting in a therapeutic classroom environment in the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children or Cornerstone Lutheran Church. This individual will support children in the elementary or middle school age groups and play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for them.

Requirements

• Must have 1+ years of experience working with young children.
• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Dependability
• Effective Communication Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Child-Centered Approach
• Collaboration
• Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible
• Alignment with WM values
• Adherence to WM Employee Policies
• Confidentiality Policy
• Statement of Faith
• Adherence to Wheeler Mission’s Code of Conduct and Core Values
• Background check, fingerprints, physical, and TB test will be required for this position.
• All employees must sign and adhere to WM Drugs and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs or alcohol.
• Candidates must submit to and pass a drug and/or alcohol test.
• Availability to work 28 hours per week: Monday through Friday, with shift times varying between 7am to 6pm.
• Lift a 10–30-pound child, using all safety precautions
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and play with infants, toddlers, or young children for long periods of time.
• Conduct activities both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a school or family recovery setting (preferred)
• Working knowledge of children who have been impacted by trauma, poverty and/or homelessness (preferred)
• Above average knowledge in Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to learn HRIS software (Paycom) as well as other software necessary

Responsibilities

• Assist in a therapeutic classroom environment within the Compass Kids Program at the Center for Women and Children or Cornerstone Lutheran Church.
• Implement developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and Christ-centered approaches.
• Use evidence-based curriculum and sensory tools in educational activities.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with children, parents, coworkers, and volunteers.
• Ensure the program meets the needs of the children in a Christ-centered, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed manner.
• Implement summer programming as directed through best practice standards of social emotional learning and Indiana Afterschool Standards with the utilization of sensory support.
• Provide daily communication to parents as well as Compass Kids staff outlining daily events.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Wheeler Mission, Center for Women and Children, and Indiana Code.
• Participate in staff meetings and meetings with Compass Kids Program Managers as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED