What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Peer Specialist position at OCO?
About Oswego County Opportunities: We empower people, support communities, and change lives through over 50 programs serving 15,000 individuals annually. Our employee benefits include:
•Work onsite during the hours of operation of the After School Program.
•Assist in assessment and provision of services that meet the needs of program youth.
•Guide youth in the decision-making process;
•Serve as a Youth Leader in activities and meetings;
•Encourage youth participation, assist in planning and facilitating with groups for youth;
•Participate in community activities and work to maintain positive community relationships.
•Speak to school and community groups about the after-school program.
•Comply with all Program Policies and Procedures. REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years old and a current resident of the Fulton City School District
•Must display maturity, have a desire to work with school-age youth, and have the ability to work in a supportive and non-judgmental manner;
•Must be able to follow directions and be self-motivated;
•Must exhibit good judgment;
•Must have good communication skills;
•Must maintain confidentiality with regard to participant issues;
•Must work well alongside adults and youth;
•Must be resourceful, imaginative, and creative;
•Must be willing to learn and grow;
•Must be flexible with work schedule;
•Must have reliable means to get to and from the worksite. PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
We are hiring three part-time team members for our After School Program. Two positions require 15 hours per week, while one position requires 12.5 hours per week. All positions offer flexible scheduling Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
- Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
- 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
- Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
•Work onsite during the hours of operation of the After School Program.
•Assist in assessment and provision of services that meet the needs of program youth.
•Guide youth in the decision-making process;
•Serve as a Youth Leader in activities and meetings;
•Encourage youth participation, assist in planning and facilitating with groups for youth;
•Participate in community activities and work to maintain positive community relationships.
•Speak to school and community groups about the after-school program.
•Comply with all Program Policies and Procedures. REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years old and a current resident of the Fulton City School District
•Must display maturity, have a desire to work with school-age youth, and have the ability to work in a supportive and non-judgmental manner;
•Must be able to follow directions and be self-motivated;
•Must exhibit good judgment;
•Must have good communication skills;
•Must maintain confidentiality with regard to participant issues;
•Must work well alongside adults and youth;
•Must be resourceful, imaginative, and creative;
•Must be willing to learn and grow;
•Must be flexible with work schedule;
•Must have reliable means to get to and from the worksite. PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
We are hiring three part-time team members for our After School Program. Two positions require 15 hours per week, while one position requires 12.5 hours per week. All positions offer flexible scheduling Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
