Youth Worker - 4940

BronxWorks•New York, NY

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. BronxWorks Afterschool offers high quality programs that have a strong balance of academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities to support and strengthen the overall development of youths. BronxWorks Afterschool aims to help young people build skills to support their academic achievement, raise their confidence and cultivate their leadership skills through service learning and other civic engagement opportunities.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
Completion of some college coursework is preferred, particularly in the fields of education, social work and other related areas.
One year (preferred) direct experience working with children under 13 years of age youth in an educational, recreational, or community center setting preferred.
Flexibility and comfortability taking initiative working in a group or independently.
Genuine desire to work with children and ability to chaperone trips offsite while utilizing community resources to enhance the program and experience for participants.
Be a least 18 years old and able to work a temporary part-time position.
Ability to connect effectively with students and parents of diverse backgrounds.
Ability developing and facilitating lesson plans and a strong understanding of the youth development principles.
Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for students.
Serve as a positive role model that promotes positive relationships, effective and open communication, respect, collaboration as well as personal and academic growth.
Work with the team to create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth.
Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities.
Supervise participants by providing classroom management and instruction.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions and professional development workshops.
Meet monthly Program Coordinator for supervision.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Develop and implement academically age-appropriate lesson plans.
Facilitate project based/hands – on learning activities.
Meet regularly with the Educational Coordinator for supervision and professional development.
Chaperone participants on trips (day and overnight) activities will be required.