Job Details

YOUTH WORKER II
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES DIVISION
CITY OF WORCESTER

PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL

The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for multiple Youth Worker II positions for the Youth Opportunities Division within the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the Youth Worker Coaches and Assistant Site Coordinator, the positions will implement and lead activities for athletic, academic, and art programming for the youth participants at the Recreation Worcester summer sites. The positions will execute programming and communicate policy and procedures to participants, while ensuring to provide a safe, clean, and fun environment.

Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Provide consistent supervision of the youth to ensure their safety, development, and well-being and use redirection and behavior management intervention, when appropriate
• Coordinate daily activities and assist the youth participants to perform daily activities
• Serve as a positive role model for youth ages (7-13) regarding age-appropriate behavior and social skills
• Provide direct support to youth one on one
• Set up and ensure recreation equipment is secure and stored properly
• Participate in staff training

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to be a team player and problem solver
• Ability to work with youth ages 7-13 of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to receive constructive feedback from supervisor
• Ability to build relationships and networking skills with students, colleagues, and community members
• Ability to work with youth with special educational or emotional needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 15 years of age or older, must have a valid work permit in under 18 years of age
• Must pass a criminal background check (CORI & SORI)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) months of experience in youth work and/or youth serving program
• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities
• Experience facilitating activities and programming
• Worcester Resident

SALARY: $16.25 hourly part-time, non-benefitted. Candidates to be selected upon funding determination.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, preference provided to applicants who applied on or before 03/29/2024. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.