2236 East 10th St.Indianapolis, IN46201

(317) 633-8210 Fax (317) 633-3006

Job Title: / EDGE Youth Worker / Job Category: / Direct Staff
Department: / Children and Youth / Full /Part Time / Part Time
Date Updated: / 11/12/2013 / Exempt/Non Exempt / Exempt
Supervisor: / Director of Children and Youth / Temporary/Seasonal / N/A
Our Mission:
The John H. Boner Community Center inspires neighbors and partners to improve the quality of life on the Near Eastside by providing tools for change and growth. / Position Goal to Support Mission:
All qualified students and their families will be served by and connected to quality programming and positive role models in an effort to increase academic performance, social and behavioral skills.
Job Description
Position Summary
The EDGE Youth Worker works to successfully implement the day-to day operation of the EDGE Afterschool Program. The program is designed to provide academic, recreational, and cultural life skill experiences to students by working cooperatively with the parents, staff, and administration of the school. We work with students in Kindergarten-12th Grade in small and large group settings.
Salary Range: $7.25-10.00/hour, based upon experience (please note that all licensed teachers are compensated at a different rate; all licensed teachers should apply for the EDGE Academic Lead position)
Who are we looking for???
The ideal candidate for the afterschool program is someone that possesses a lot of energyand passion for working with youth. This person would also have a great sense of humor, the ability to be flexible, a team player, and a good amount of patience. The ideal candidate would also be confident in their behavior management skills and have an outgoing and engaging personality. It is also necessary for all candidates to be knowledgeable about all school subjects at the grade levels assigned to—this is critical at the middle and high school level, especially with math and science.Candidates should also possess the ability to read and implement a lesson planand take initiative in all areas of programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Engage and interact with participants in a positive and supportive manner
  • Role model appropriate behaviors with all staff and participants
  • Monitor behavior and ensure that participants are safe physically and emotionally
  • Implement behavior management tools with integrity and respect for all youth, in conjunction with JHBCC values.
  • Maintains appropriate boundaries and professionalism with all participants, family members, and other staff members.
  • Responsible for completion of day-to-day reports and forms on afterschool attendance, activities, behavior system, and all other necessary documentation for the program
  • Provide academic support to students
  • Communicate with site coordinator, school staff, parents, and other community partners as needed
  • All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
  • Requires strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Requires strong interpersonal skills
  • Requires understanding of youth development
  • Requires excellent judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Requires the ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Requires the ability to take initiative in all areas of programming
  • Requires tact and diplomacy when communicating with students and adults
  • Requires understanding and respect for confidentiality
  • Requires excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Requires ability to be a positive role model

For more information:

Contact Brittany Kronmiller at (317) 396.8210 OR

Online application can be found at