Off Campus - Community Service - Youth Specialist - KEY Zone Job at The College of St. Scholastica
Youth Specialists maintain a safe and engaging learning environment for youth in an after-school setting. Youth Specialists plan and implement high-quality academic and enrichment activities catered to youth’s interests and needs. This is a part-time position. Scheduled times will vary depending on the needs of the site. Most sites staff between 2-6pm. Some weekend and evening hours for staff development and training will be required.
Job Duties
- Maintain emotionally and physically safe environment for youth.
- Develop and lead high quality activities/lessons for youth.
- Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding concerns about children
- Have knowledge, understanding, and application of all program policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Work cooperatively with children, parents, other program and building staff.
- Provide support to volunteers.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Maintain current required certifications.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current CSS student.
- Must qualify for federal student employment.
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Experience working with elementary age youth
- Certifications: Basic CPR/AED and First Aid for adults, children, and infants (required). Training can be provided upon hire. Higher levels of certification are accepted.
- Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to pass a Minnesota DHS Netstudy2.0 background study
- Must comply with the Duluth Area Family YMCA’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education/training in field related to youth and families
- Demonstrate effective communication
- Experience in leadership role working with youth
- Enthusiasm, patience, creativity, common sense and a commitment to working with children
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Must be a CSS Student
- Must qualify for Federal Student Employment
- This is an off campus position, a vehicle is recommended. Most sites are within 5 miles of campus.
- International students may not apply for this off campus position.
- This is a part-time position. Scheduled times will vary depending on the needs of the site. Most sites staff between 2-6pm. Some weekend and evening hours for staff development and training will be required.
- Academic Year Sites: Lester Park, Lowell, Laura MacArthur, Piedmont, Homecroft, Congdon, Lakewood, Myers-Wilkins (ISD 709), Raleigh Academy, North Star Academy (Duluth Edison Charter School), Gary New Duluth Recreation Center.
- This position does not involve any supervision responsibilities.
- This position operates in area schools and community centers and serves elementary aged youth. There are occasional activities that will take place outdoors, but most activities happen indoors.
- Travel will not be required during working hours.
- Click this link to view the Job Description including additional information from the YMCA
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement:
The College of St. Scholastica is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is rich in diversity, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To learn more about how St. Scholastica supports diversity and inclusion throughout the College, visit our Inclusive Excellence page.
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