What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Worker (part-time) position at Town of Newington?
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé or an official Town of Newington application by email to hshonty@newingtonct.gov (Heather Shonty) to be considered.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Human Services and the functional supervision of the Youth Program Coordinator the Youth Worker provides prevention and positive youth development programs for young people and their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and administers diversified prevention and positive development programs under the direction of the Youth Program Coordinator.
- Assists in planning and providing cultural and adventure based after-school/summer activities for youth.
- Provides classroom experiences to public and private school students.
- Assists in planning and provision of youth-to-youth mentoring program.
- Facilitates challenge initiatives at the indoor and outdoor ropes course and other venues.
- Provides programs that teach skills in decision-making, problem-solving, team-building, leadership, and value development.
- Provides a variety of outdoor challenge activities including top rope rock climbing, camping, biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and geocaching, etc.
- Coordinates activities with schools, parks and recreation, library, police and other community organizations.
- Responsible for handling and accounting for money in the operation of youth programs.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintenance of equipment and supplies related to youth programs.
- Interacts with youth in a way that will encourage continued and expanded participation in positive youth programs.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Outdoor Recreation, Social Work, or related field; and
- Two (2) years of experience in youth services; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience, including a minimum of two (2) years youth service experience which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
- Valid Connecticut Public Service License
- Ability to obtain advanced challenge ropes course certification
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 19 hours per week.
See www.newingtonct.gov for job description, other duties and qualifications.
The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 19 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
