Coordinate and Facilitate Safe, Healthy, Structured Programming for Neighborhood Youth

Objective

Coordinate and facilitate safe, healthy, structured programming for Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS) youth and families.

Background

Neighborhood Youth Services is a community-based program of Woodland Hills. NYS services more than 500 youth ages 6-18 each year. Average daily attendance ranges from 20-40 youth. Part-time position of approximately 25 hours is grant funded for one year. Additional funding is expected and will continue the position beyond the first 12 months.

Reports To

NYS Program Director

Responsibilities:

Youth Management

·  Model positive, appropriate behavior to all youth and families.

·  Ensure all new NYS members have an application on file and are properly oriented in accordance with NYS standards and expectations.

·  Maintain consistent disciplinary actions utilizing NYS program philosophy with honoring disciplinary policies and procedures.

·  Build positive relationships with youth and their families to include communication of events, programs and concerns regarding youth.

·  Incorporate Asset Development into all NYS activities.

·  Develop and deliver consistent age-appropriate programming activities in any or all of the following categories: academic achievement, enrichment, healthy lifestyles, service learning, social skills development, job training.

·  Provide a healthy, safe environment to include medical attention for youth on an as needed basis.

Team

·  Understand and support the Woodland Hills’ mission statement and NYS purpose statement while working to achieve annual goals.

·  Follow team primacy concept.

·  Attend and contribute to weekly NYS Team meetings, be prepared and on time.

·  Willingness to give and accept constructive feedback.

·  Be punctual for all shifts.

·  Be dependable regarding tasks, responsibilities, and follow through.

·  Maintain appropriate standards of dress and role model positive behavior.

·  Assist team members in the implementation of special events and program activities.

·  Assist and/or lead team members in food service delivery and Chef’s Club by preparing, serving, and/or cleaning up meals.

·  Follow all van safety rules and report maintenance needs immediately.

·  Other duties as requested by the NYS Program Director.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

·  Have direct experience working with diverse cultural and socio-economic communities and demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with youth and families.

·  Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

·  Possess effective organizational skills and be flexible to meet the changing needs of the program.

·  Have the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

·  Have working knowledge of asset development and conflict resolution.

·  Be familiar with mandatory reporting laws.

·  Be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook and Word.

·  Possess current valid driver’s license and meet agency driving requirements.

·  Possess or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon hire.

Education and Experience

·  At least two years direct experience working with youth ages 6-18 in both a learning and recreational environment required.

·  Bachelor’s degree in a human services, education, or related field preferred.

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