Youth Worker (Beacon 1 After School)

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: Youth Workers are assigned to work with a group of co-ed children, divided into grade groups (kindergarten through eight grade), for reading enrichment, project-based learning, group games and social0emotional competencies. Youth workers work in unison with the Group Leader and other group staff. In the absence of Group Leader, Youth Worker takes full leadership of the group. Together and through Group Work practice, our staff works to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of all participants.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Hours may vary), 17-20 hours per week. Seasonal, program operates until June 2025. 

Hourly Rate: $18.00

• Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development.
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership – be a team member of three (3) & a group of 20-25 youth in grades K-8
• Maintain sound supervision and ensuring the safety of program participants at all times.
• Assist in supervising staff.
• Assist in delivering educational, recreational, and cultural programs to develop community and explore the school year theme through art, games, and performance projects.
• 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.
• Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity leaders, escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips and carry out other tasks as directed by Group Leaders.
• Fulfill administrative requirements (Assist in planning activities, schedules and special events, attendance records, incident report, & progress reports).
• 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 Group Leader.
• 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 youth’s safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Attend staff training, weekly meetings, case conferences, and supervision meetings.
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High interest in working with school age youth.
• High School Diploma/GED; some college preferred.
• Must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development.
• Must submit information for DYCD required background checks including a Fingerprint Screening.
• Must be physically able to work with children via a doctor’s signed consent including TB screening.
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Create and able to implement plans for group participation.
• Effectively supervise children.