Youth Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Cameron House is a 150 year old institution that is deeply woven into San Francisco history and rooted in community outreach and support. We proudly hold the honor of serving the evolving needs of the San Francisco Chinese community. Cameron House is a hub of year-round programs and services. These programs include our youth heritage school, adult ESL and computer classes, counseling services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, domestic violence intervention, and case management for accessing and managing resources in the San Francisco Bay area. We empower community members to build strength and resilience through family-centered programs, and help people learn, heal, and thrive.

Job Summary

Reports to the Director of Youth Programs and works as a member for the Programs department. Responsibilities include : providing educational and social-emotional support to youth in our after school program and summer program through one-on-one interactions, facilitation of lessons and activities in groups; working collaboratively with schools, parents / guardians, support networks, and other community partners to help youth develop skills they need to be successful in school and life; and fostering an inclusive environment to support their growth, development, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Youth Programs and the Youth Programs team in running safe and fun youth programs : Includes after school program and summer program for grades 1-8.
• Develop and facilitate enrichment activities and lesson plans that align with core learning areas and help students develop and improve needed skills.
• Build positive and strong relationships with students, parents / guardians, schools, and community partners.
• Support the recruitment and retention of youth for after school and summer programming to reach participation targets.
• Participate in program evaluations conducted by our agency or funders.
• Support, organize, promote and coordinate community engagement events.

Core Competencies

Passionate about working with children and youth and advancing their learning and development.

Bi-lingual / Bi-literate in English and Cantonese / Mandarin a plus!

Able to handle confidential and / or sensitive information with discretion.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.

Capable of solving problems with sound judgment and practical approaches - solution-oriented.

Requirements :

NOTE : Related field and / or comparable experience over three (3) years in social services, children and families, or community non-profits may be substituted for the above requirement.

Important

All candidates must fulfill the following requirements upon being hired :

NOTE : It's important for you to know we appreciate cover letters, they help us understand why you are interested in working with us and they show us how you express yourself in writing. We will prioritize applicants who provide a cover letter.

Schedule

Compensation

As a financial steward of public funds, Cameron House is committed to pay equity and transparency. Cameron House offers competitive base salaries aligned with the market midpoint for not-for-profit organizations of similar size. To maintain this commitment, Cameron House does not negotiate salary offers; instead, each offer is carefully calculated using benchmarking data. This is an nonexempt (hourly) role with a pay range of $24.30 - $29.70 an hour.

Benefits

Cameron House aspires to make the online job application process accessible to any and all users.

If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, and would like to request assistance or accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@cameronhouse.org

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any bias including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin.

Lastly, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $24 - $30