Summer School Youth Worker at Guadalupe Centers

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Creativity, Organization, Patience, Team collaboration, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Childcare, Role modeling

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Department: Summer School Supervises: 0 Reports to Assistant Site Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Description: View Youth Worker Job Description [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:d5b74da3-d9ab-4acc-9ef8-b2ef8e0b418d] Summer Program: June 1, 2026-July 17, 2026 OUR MISSION The mission of Guadalupe Centers is to improve the condition and quality of life for individuals and families in our community through a broad range of health and social services, educational programs, and advocacy. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking a high-energy Summer School Youth Worker who thrives on building relationships and inspiring others. You are a natural communicator and a persuasive mentor who can engage students with enthusiasm and drive. If you love being in the center of the action—whether you’re leading activities, mentoring K–8 students, or collaborating with a team—your outgoing nature and ability to connect with people will make a lasting impact on our community. We want a vibrant role model who is ready to turn everyday school activities into meaningful, positive experiences for our families. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Qualifications: * Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. * Demonstrated creativity, energy, and enthusiasm for working with children. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; patient, friendly, and organized. * Ability to serve as a positive role model. * Ability to pass background checks and drug screens. * Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google Suite and relevant software. Work Environment This job operates in an early childhood school and professional environment. This role continually uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Guadalupe Centers serves a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults, who may have mental or behavioral health problems. Consequently, all GC staff must demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, and appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression, unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions, and inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable behaviors for our employees. This position may also be exposed to the outdoors during the summer months and may be exposed to heat, sun, and other factors. This position will interact with children and may be exposed to noises daily. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and talk or hear. The employee is also frequently required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 45 lbs. such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, and work output. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Equal Opportunity Employer GCI is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran status, service member status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Preventing discrimination is the responsibility of every employee in the way employees treat and interact with one another. Therefore, GCI expects all work relations to be business-like and professional, free of bias, prejudice, harassment and/or discrimination. GCI's policy of Equal Opportunity extends to all conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, compensation, discipline, transfers, separation, layoff, recall, leave of absence and promotion. GCI will not tolerate any discrimination in the workplace, and it is expected that any employee who believes they have been subjected to any practice that appears to be inconsistent with this policy will contact Human Resources. Improper interference with the ability of GCI's employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated. GCI encourages reporting of incidents or concerns regarding discrimination to the Director of Human Resources, so that prompt and constructive action can be taken. There will be no retaliation or adverse action against an employee for raising an issue or complaint pursuant to this policy. The report will be investigated to determine what, if any, responsive action is necessary and appropriate. Any employee found responsible for an inappropriate or discriminatory act will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including separation.

Responsibilities

The Youth Worker is responsible for leading activities, mentoring K-8 students, and collaborating with the team to create positive experiences. They must ensure the safety and well-being of children while maintaining a professional and supportive environment.