Summer WizeGirls Program Assistant

Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of educational, recreational and support programming for middle school girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

Responsibilities:

- Represent, advocate and communicate the mission and philosophy of the YWCA to the community at all appropriate times.

-Co-facilitate daily summer groups focusing on the education, empowerment and opportunities for middle school females.

- Positively and effectively communicate knowledge and understanding of personal issues relating specifically to young women.

- Recruit and retain program participants.

- Develop and implement curriculum and program activities.

- Group supervision, including during transportation.

- Administer program evaluation and data tracking tools.

- Review program goals and objectives with Youth & Family Services Director or Assistant Director to identify program effectiveness and best practices.

- Maintain positive relationships with community agencies, professionals, schools and families.

- Maintain working knowledge of community resources and opportunities.

- Assist with all aspects of programming, including management of supplies/food for programs, and clean-up of program space.

- Serve as positive role model providing a safe, nurturing environment for all participants utilizing and modeling strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

- Create and distribute approved documents i.e. correspondence, mailings, copies, and program forms.

- Attend relevant trainings and conferences

- Attend and participate in YWCA and community events as assigned by the Youth & Family Services Director.

- Assume and/or perform additional duties as assigned by the Youth & Family Services Director and Assistant Director.

Qualifications:

· Degree or degree in progress in Social Work, Family Services, Education, or closely related human services field preferred.

· Experience working with female youth preferred.

· Must successfully pass a child abuse and criminal record check.

· Must be certified (or become certified within 30 days of hire) in First Aid, AED, CPR, Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Hazardous Materials.

Approx. 6 hours/day - $15.00/hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.09 - $13.95 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Waterloo, IA 50703 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waterloo, IA 50703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14