Youth Worker/Counselor - Children and Youth 3690

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 is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 34 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.

PROGAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 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.

ABILITIES & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to establish rapport with participants.
• Ability to have good time management, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

The schedule will be Monday-Friday from 2:00pm to 6:00pm or 2:30 to 6:30pm and some additional hours during holiday and school breaks. This position is for the school year (September-June) and if summer camp positions are available, some counselors will be identified to remain on board for the summer session. Summer employment is not guaranteed. 

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.