Youth Worker - 4707

Job Description

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks is Hiring (4) Youth Workers for the SONY Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for students
• Serve as a positive role model that promotes positive relationships, effective and opencommunication, respect, collaboration as well as personal and academic growth.
• Work with the team to create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth.
• Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities.
• Supervise participants by providing classroom management and instruction.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and professional development workshops.
• Meet monthly Program Coordinator for supervision.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PROGAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement academically age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Facilitate project based/hands – on learning activities.
• Meet regularly with the Educational Coordinator for supervision and professional development.
• Chaperone participants on trips (day and overnight) activities will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
• Completion of some college coursework is preferred, particularly in the fields of education, social work and other related areas.
• One year (preferred) direct experience working with children under 13 years of age youth in an educational, recreational, or community center setting preferred.
• Flexibility and comfortability taking initiative working in a group or independently.
• Genuine desire to work with children and ability to chaperone trips offsite while utilizing community resources to enhance the program and experience for participants.
• Be a least 18 years old and able to work a temporary part-time position.
• Ability to connect effectively with students and parents of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability developing and facilitating lesson plans and a strong understanding of the youth development principles. •Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is requied

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected].