Job Description Position Title: Youth Worker

Status: Part-time

Reports to: Youth Program Manager

Job Duties:

The overall responsibilities for this position include direct service in an after–school program for children in grades first through high school. Develop and implement the schedule, delivery, and evaluation of educational and social development services to participants. Services include tutoring in academic subjects, literature circles, and informal peer counseling and mentoring in recreational, arts-based, and social programs.

Service Delivery:

• Direct service to young people in a classroom setting
• Plan age-appropriate lessons for youth during program time
• Help to integrate learning on specific problem areas for each

Reporting:

• Submit lesson plans and group activity ideas at the beginning of every month to get approval and feedback.

Professional Development:

• Attend training and meetings with different bonding

Supervision:

• Supervise youth during academic time as well as during any extra planned
• Assigned and supervised classroom volunteers

Agency and Department Participation

• Connects the goals and activities of the program to organizational goals and activities
• Coordinates with other management staff to ensure organizational synergy and program implementation
• Participate in staff meetings, the annual staff retreat, professional development training, and all agency activities

Fundraising and Advocacy

• Assist in programs and organization fundraising activities, projects, or new
• Represent the organization in advocacy efforts undertaken by Centro Romero

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: This position requires experience working with youth. Bilingual/bicultural (English & Spanish) is a plus. Microsoft Office Suite Proficient: Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Google Drive: doc, sheets, slides. Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that met participants’ development and emotional needs. Skill in using positive discipline and guidance techniques. Ability to communicate effectively and work independently as well as in cooperation with a team. Demonstrate sensitivity to youth’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and individual needs and capabilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed atmosphere. Ability to work in a team setting with other individuals and groups in a friendly, patient, and professional manner. Must be available during program hours.

Work Environment: The nature of our community-based work often involves evening and weekend obligations. schedule can vary depending on the need of the program, and some travel to off-site locations in the Chicago metro area. This job is an In-person position.

Disclaimer clause:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. Centro Romero management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Send Resumes to: Veronica Nabor, Youth Program Manager veronican@centroromero.org, 773- 508-5300 ext. 242