Floater Youth Development Specialist - Alexandria, United States - United Community Ministries, Inc.
3 weeks ago
Description
:Work Assignment:
Staff will be trained to support both community centers, Creekside Community Center and Sacramento Community Center (10:
30am-6:
30pm)
Essential Functions:
The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) will work between the Creekside Community Center and the Sacramento Community Center, and is responsible for planning and facilitating out-of-school-time educational and enrichment activities for youth and their families.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in afterschool programming and/or recreational services
(
Preferred) Bachelor's Degree relevant to the position (Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, and Therapeutic Recreation
A demonstrated ability to educate a diverse group of participants in a low-income community through implementing evidence-based curricula and community programming.
Possesses the technical skills and organization needed to create engaging educational materials.
Demonstrated success in the achievement of program outcomes and records management.
Knowledge of community-based services for children and youth
Ability to work independently, and in partnership with others to achieve desired results.
Proficiency in Data Entry and Report Analysis, Microsoft Office, and Google Services.
Ability to meet the U.S. Department of Justice and Virginia Child Protective Service requirements for employment verification and background checks.
An individual is driven to help others in need, with the ability to work flexible hours, if needed, including limited evenings and weekends.
TRAVEL
Travel to and from satellite United Community locations and meeting sites within a 3-15 mile radius is expected.
Salary:
Up to $22.98 per hour
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