[Immediate Start] Youth Worker - High School

Assist club leaders in leading a group of high school students in daily after-school activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment and academic support;

Distribute snack and materials effectively and efficiently;

Support the facilitation of positive, safe student transitions throughout the school;

Supervise groups of students during transitional times, such as student athletes waiting to depart for away games;

Support with homework completion and other academic enrichment;

Support club attendance and collecting rosters,

Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities;

Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness and preparation;

Manage youth behavior at all times using positive youth development strategies;

Using a restorative approach to manage student behaviors

Support summer bridge program, facilitating activities and attending trips for up to 30 rising freshmen;

Other duties as assigned

18 years of age or older by the start date for the role;

High school diploma or equivalent required;

Experience working successfully with teenagers in a classroom or other youth development setting, strongly preferred;

Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred;

Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;

Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment;

Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting;

Ability to communicate effectively with families;

Comfort with technology and ability to use common platforms, including Zoom and Google Suite (Gmail and Gchat);

Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving and implementing feedback;

Flexibility: willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed;

Belief in the mission and outcomes of DREAM, including the importance of social emotional competency and advocacy for self and others;

Ability to work during the program hours;

Must be able to work in person at the program site;

A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Days & hours:

Sept through mid June: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-8pm

Late June through early August: Monday-Thursday, approximately 8am-5pm; exact hours to be determined

Potential for additional hours in mid/late June, if desired

Dates and hours are subject to change.