Youth Worker - 5052 at BronxWorks

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Youth Development, Instruction, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Rapport Building, First Aid, CPR, Emergency Response

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist Program Director or Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and activities for youth. * Create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth. * Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities. * Provide classroom management and instruction. * Act as a liaison with parents. * Attend regular staff meetings. * Attend First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) training. * Attend staff training sessions. * Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision. * Perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent credentials. * 3 Months to one-year experience working with youth in a recreational, educational and/or social environment. * Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services required. * Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred. * Experience with or knowledge of whole language philosophy preferred. * Ability to establish rapport with young people. * Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential. * Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. 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. * 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. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory. 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 hrbenefits@bronxworks.org [hrbenefits@bronxworks.org].

Responsibilities

The Youth Worker is responsible for implementing educational, recreational, and social activities to create a supportive environment for youth. They also handle classroom management, act as a liaison with parents, and collaborate with program directors to meet goals.