Youth specialist

Job Specifications:

This is a year-round position, 20-28 hours per week, mainly after school and evening hours.
Typical Teen Center School Year Hours: Monday-Thursday: 2pm-7pm; Friday: 2pm-6pm.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification

Minimum 17 years old, high school diploma or in progress. College degree in progress desired.

Some experience working with youth and/or teens through park district, camps, church groups, mentoring programs or related experience. Ability to work afternoon, evening and occasional weekend hours for special events.

Bi-Lingual Spanish a plus.

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.

Valid Illinois or Wisconsin Driver’s license preferred. Willingness to drive 15-person van a plus (must be age 25+).

Please send resumes to [email protected]. No walk-ins or phone inquiries please.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Youth Specialist Director, the Youth Specialist works as part of a team to provide programs and activities for the Warren Township Teen Center members. The Youth Specialist assists in the planning and implementation of various activities and events as well as assist with the daily operations of the Warren Township Teen Center. Limited supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plan, coordinate, maintain and implement programs for the Teen Center.
• Engage Teen Center members to participate in process of establishing and participating in desirable activities.
• Assist with field trips sponsored by Teen Center.
• Participate in Teen Advisory Board program and their activities. Act as facilitator for meetings as needed.
• Maintain open and positive communication with Teen Center Members. Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating problem solving skills and establishing trust through interactions.
• Provide homework assistance to members.
• Participate in special events and programs as needed throughout the year.
• Monitor all program equipment and supplies. Supervise check-out and return of all equipment, supplies, a/v materials and games.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of Teen Center facility. Organize equipment, games and supplies.
• Monitor behavior of Teen Center members, respond to violations following the established protocol.
• Orientation of new Teen Center Members, including review of information packet and rules with teen and filing of paperwork. Enter member’s information into computer system.
• Recruit new Teen Center Members.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of township services and youth service programs.
• Maintain verbal and written communication with other Teen Center staff regarding daily occurrences.
• Open and Close Teen Center.
• Operation of snack shop including maintaining inventory of items, restocking and providing and following established procedures for handling cash and deposits. Report discrepancies to Director.
• Monitor skate park area as applies to facility.
• Under the direction of Township Supervisor and/or Director, monitor Township Center property and patrons.
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phones, copying, filing and other duties as assigned.
• Expected to maintain regular required attendance.
• Participate in safety training for Teen Center facilities. Expected to observe and follow all prescribed safety rules, regulations and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal communications. Bi-Lingual Spanish a plus.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs and activities appropriate for teens.
• Recognized ability to serve as a positive role model by demonstrating problem solving skills and establishing trust through interactions.
• Exposure to working with low-income and minority youth and families.
• Ability to engage in physical activity as it relates to implementing programs and activities at the Teen Center.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with individuals and situations in accordance with established procedures.

Warren Township is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all laws and regulations relation to equal employment opportunities. The Township does not base employment on an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, parental status, disability, or perceived disability.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for an office and outdoor environment. The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods. Must possess mobility to participate in outdoor activities, as well as to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must adhere to safety standards and procedures.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person