Old Orchard Jr. High SUMMER 2018 FULL TIME Youth Worker

Position: Full Time Youth Worker

Summary of Role

The Youth Worker will provide support to Y.O.U's Summer Learning Program at Old Orchard Jr. High School in Skokie, IL.
This is an hourly position with a pay rate of $12.00 per hour.
Training is required and will be held Monday, June 4, 2018 - Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Youth Workers will be paid on an hourly basis for their attendance from 8:30am-4:30pm daily.
Y.O.U. Summer Program will begin on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 through Friday, August 3, 2018. Youth worker hours during this time are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (40 hours a week).

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead daily workshops that focus on literacy skill development, relationship building, social-emotional enrichment, and sexuality education.
Lead daily enrichment groups that focus on art, STEAM, and/or sports and character-building.
Build positive relationships with youth that support their success and well-being.
Deliver group instruction in a safe and structured environment.
Supervise youth during pre-care, lunch, and recess in a safe, sensitive, developmentally-appropriate, positive manner.
Help youth build healthy positive relationships with each other, with adults, and with their families.
Engage with parents and family members as needed to support the youth.
Demonstrate professional behavior that supports team efforts and enhances team behavior, performance and productivity.
Maintain timely and accurate records concerning youth participation and outcomes as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience leading literacy, sexuality education, and/or social-emotional workshops for Y.O.U. elementary and/or middle school aged youth.
A deep passion for working with youth and families.
A youth development orientation, strong sense of teamwork, leadership skills, and project management skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of team members and youth.
Personal qualities of integrity, emotional maturity, and credibility; a demonstrated history of using good judgment.
Must have a valid Driver's License and willing to drive groups of youth as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year previous experience working in a Y.O.U. elementary and/or middle school OST Academic Year or Summer Program
Bachelor's degree in or enrolled in school for relevant field (i.e., Sociology, Education, Social Work).

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

Entry level

2-year degree

Link to Info:

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