Job Information
Goddard Riverside Youth Worker in New York, New York
Youth Worker
Job Details
Job Location
Beacon - New York, NY
Salary Range
$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.
Purpose of Position: The primary function of the Youth Worker is to plan group activities to provide a safe and engaging learning environment to the participants of the Stanley M. Isaacs Beacon program. The program is delivered through a comprehensive menu of services including project-based learning that integrate education enrichment, visual arts, clubs, trips, and sports.
Schedule: 35 hours per week between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Seasonal program running from July 2 until August 16, 2024.
Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $18.00
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development that is clean and safe.
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership.
Take daily attendance Maintain sound supervision and ensuring the safety of program participants at all times.
Support recreational, educational, and social programs with indoor and outdoor activities.
Deliver recreational and cultural programs to develop community and explore the summer theme through art, games, and a performance project.
Supervise youth and participate in all activities by building positive relationships with youth and peers, serving as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and the organization’s mission, philosophy, and goals.
Work with children on developmental and emotional issues; encourage program participation and social skills development.
Display or provide opportunity to exhibit children’s work.
Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips
Enforce program rules, identify & respond to participant behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Program Director.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas.
This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children’s safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Inform supervisor of any noteworthy incidents occurring during program time.
Distribute and supervise daily lunch time.
Ensure all children are picked up by appropriate adults. Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
Submit weekly lesson plans and schedules.
Participate and supervise during summer trips
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED;
Some college preferred. Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
Must have passion for the mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development.
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must be able to follow curriculum.
Must be responsible, reliable and punctual!
Create and able to implement plans for group participation.
Effectively supervise children. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.