Youth Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Westhab Full time
Job Summary:

The Counselor delivers a range of academic, enrichment, recreational, and leadership development programming to participating youth through a Positive Youth Development context that fosters growth and learning, maximizes safety, and instills hope and motivation. This role is responsible for the wellbeing of a group of participating middle school aged youth throughout program hours, ensuring the safety of all participants throughout program implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides academic instruction that supports the school day curriculum of participating youth through curricula focusing on literacy, STEM and Youth Leadership.
Leads a range of enrichment, recreation, and leadership development programs designed to increase self-esteem and teach important life skills.
Attends weekly team meetings, training sessions by DYCD and others, parent meetings, and other assigned meetings to market the program and report on outcomes.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of expertise in direct afterschool program delivery required. College diploma preferred. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed.

About Westhab:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.

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