Teen REACH Rec Assistant - Coordinated Youth and Human Services

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

CYHS is deeply committed to empowering youth and families to lead fulfilling lives by embracing the ever-changing needs of the community. Creating a diverse workforce is essential in meeting the needs of those we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly believe creating a diverse workforce will generate new ideas and varied perspectives enabling us to have a greater impact on our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Teen REACH Coordinator TR Rec Assistant will be responsible for assisting with activities of the afterschool program at their assigned school. This program is designed to enrich the lives of students through improving educational performance, life skills education, parental involvement, recreation, positive adult mentoring and service-learning activities.

Summer Session Hours: 12:45 - 5:00 - The majority of this time is spent outside.

School Session Hours 3:30 - 6:30

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Take direction and assist the Teen REACH Site Supervisor and Rec Assistant with activities scheduled for the day.
• Engage with students to ensure inclusive environment.
• Support tutors while on site.
• Create a welcoming environment for participants, parents/guardians, tutors, mentors and volunteers.
• See that all school and program rules are followed and intervene accordingly.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in afterschool programs and youth community prevention is preferred.
2. Training and/or experience in trauma-informed practices is preferred.
3. The ability to work and interact with all personnel and students in a cooperative, collaborative and courteous manner.
4. Able to build effective rapport with student population.
5. Must have effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility.
6. Must have an enthusiastic attitude and energetic disposition.
7. Support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the agency.

CYHS CORE VALUES

Commitment - Meeting the needs of those we serve through professional services: Demonstrates a clear commitment to the agency's mission by exhibiting a shared concern for team members and clientele above personal interest. Has a healthy, manageable and sustainable commitment to doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required. Supports fundraising. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better client experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Compassion - Unconditional empathy for all.

Listens attentively to others and demonstrates an openness toward understanding concerns, feelings and needs. Makes wise assessments and adjusts behavior and style to effectively address situation. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Service - Community support through professionalism, accessibility, and advocacy.

Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Exhibits competence, good judgement, reliability, and polite behavior in order to meet the expectations of clients and the agency. Strives to provide service by means of advocacy.

Integrity - Upholding honesty, ethical principles and moral values.

Takes responsibility for one's own actions. Acknowledges weaknesses and easily admits mistakes. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Teamwork - Collaboration among programs to reflect a diversity of ideas and service delivery.

Builds effective, supportive working relationships with team members. Reaches out to others in different programs for ideas, points out the contribution of others, shares credit, emphasizes team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Willing to assist other agency employees when they need help and willing to share ideas with others. Able to adjust behavior and style to adapt to needs of others on the team.