Youth Mentor - Specialty Staff

THE POSITION: Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Youth Mentor – Specialty Staff will facilitate a wide range of creative activities for students within the Afterschool Program. This position will be responsible for providing academic enrichment activities related to a diverse curriculum. The objective of the program is to provide structure and create a fun learning environment where students can expand their interest and build interpersonal skills.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all El Concilio California policies and procedures.
• Create structured lesson plans related to specialty assigned.
• Develop engaging activities where students of all grade levels can participate.
• Provide supervision to all students before, during and after workshops.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of students indoors and outdoors.
• Prepare written accident reports as necessary.
• Follow Mandated Reporter protocols based on training when necessary.
• Participate in relevant trainings and collaborative meetings as required.
• Respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and mediate conflicts that may occur during activities.
• Gather materials prior to visiting different sites.
• Create inventory of materials and ensure all items are carefully stored at headquarters.
• Provide all students necessary equipment and provide instruction on use of materials for safety purposes.
• Work alongside and collaborate with youth mentors and other specialty staff.
• Assist other Youth Mentors with coverage during site assignment as needed.
• Keep accurate information regarding student attendance and progress during activities.
• Relay any information to Lead Youth Mentors and Program Coordinator regarding program updates.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all students, parents and school personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age or valid work permit.
• Must undergo and pass fingerprint background check
• Retain or complete a negative Tuberculosis test
• Reliable transportation or personal vehicle is highly preferred.
• Required to travel to all 12 sites.
• Maintain acceptable work habits
  • Attendance
  • Punctuality
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, school personnel, El Concilio California staff and parents of students.
• Ethics – Treat people with respect; Follow through with commitments; Inspire trust of others; Uphold organizational values.
• Initiative – Undertakes self-development opportunities, seeks increased responsibilities; Seeks and provides help when needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma/GED equivalency and 48 semester units is highly preferred; or a high school diploma/GED equivalency is required in lieu of 48 semester units.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to communicate clearly; read and write in English language is required. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid California’s Driver’s License is required.
• Must undergo and complete CPR & First Aid within the first 90 days of hire.
• Sexual Harassment & Prevention

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk and listen for long periods of time.  The employee is required to walk, drive and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, lift and move program materials up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Primary work environment is an Elementary School setting. The employee is regularly required to work inside a classroom setting and outside in moderate weather.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

INSURANCE: All part-time employees are enrolled in $25,000 life insurance through Mutual of Omaha at no cost.

LEAVE: El Concilio California offers Paid Time Off; Part-time employees’ leave benefits are prorated.

OTHER BENEFITS: Flexible Spending Account (Payflex) and 401K Retirement account (John Hancock)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: El Concilio California is an equal employment opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical, or mental disability, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.