What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Worker position at Center for Alternative?
Job Title: Youth Worker
Job Summary:
CASES is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Worker to join our Education, Career and Enrichment Department. The Youth Worker will play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children in our program. This position involves working closely with the youth, and the ECE team to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes learning and growth.
Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Salary: The salary for this role is $60,000 per year.
Location Address: 4 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.
Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Develop trusting/transformative relationships with youth referred and found eligible for the program.
- Have contact with youth 2-3 times per week in person in the community.
- Develop a strong relationship with the communities served by ACES.
- Escort participants to appointments including DMV, HRA, School, Vital document appointments.
- Participate in in-office programming as appropriate.
- Manage stress related to the intensity of the work by adopting self-care strategies, effectively utilizing supervision and team meetings, and participating in team building and team stress reduction activities.
- Enter daily progress notes by close of business.
What We Are Looking For:
- High school diploma is required.
- Deep passion for working with youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system with the understanding that ACES participants are not mandated and will require a new approach to youth work.
- A willingness to adhere to an evolving model with the understanding that ACES is intended to be different from other programming.
- A belief that ACES participants, community members and team members have the ability and capacity for change.
- Strong communication skills.
- An understanding of whom ACES serves and the environments they live in.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
- All team members will wear ACES logo apparel during work hours provided by CASES.
Employee Benefits:
CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible. May be Fully onsite, Hybrid, Flexible, or Fully Remote see individual job descriptions work schedule details
- Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%
- Employee Referral Program
Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.
CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
35 hours weekly.
Salary : $60,000
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