Youth Centers of Orange, Program Staff

*Job Title: *Youth Centers of Orange, Program Staff *Supervises others: *No *Classification: *Part-time afternoon hours *Summary:* Do you love working with youth? Do you know the impact that you can make on a life of one of hundreds of youth living right here in Orange? Does getting to help a youth who is struggling with friends, academics or just needs someone to listen to them make you light up? Then this just might be the job for you! The mission of the Youth Centers of Orange is _Empowering Youth With The Skills And Strength to Succeed_ and in order to do this most effectively we need staff who have a mission to love and support our youth! Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Staff, provides staff support in assigned program areas during our after school program, ex: education room, game room, gym, art, dance, recreation classes, etc.
You will play a key role in educating our students through their many activities and experiences during their day.
You will also collaborate with other staff, implement recreational plans and activities, oversee student’s needs and lead students in fun-filled projects.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:* * Implement and oversee student activities * Ensure student safety and monitor their activities * Oversee students needs, making sure they participate in activities and are involved in programming * Supervise students during meals/snacks * Instruct students in daily routines and cleanup tasks * Follow safety and emergency procedure and guidelines * Follows and adheres to all COVID guidelines * Work one-on-one with students * Instruct and organize student projects (arts and crafts, dramatics, sports, stem, etc) * May perform administrative tasks (filing, record keeping, etc.
) as needed * Communicates effectively and courteously with all parties * Meets attendance and punctuality requirements * Provides assistance and support to other students as needed * Knows and complies with YCO policies and procedures * Supports the vision and goals of YCO and The HUB OC * Other duties as assigned *Qualifications:* * High School diploma required, some college preferred * First aid and CPR training and certification required * Previous experience with minors in an indiviudal or group setting preferred * Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently * Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor * Encouraging to students and patient when instructing * Ability to communicate with parents and guardians when needed * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Comfortable in a team player role * Creative and innovative thinker and planner * Bilingual Spanish a plus * Strict adherence to program philosophy, standards and goals *Other Job Requirements:* * Maintains professional behavior, dress and appearance at all times * Attends meetings and trainings as requested * Clears background investigation (i.
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, DOJ, FBI, sex-offender registry, drug test, TB test) as applicable and in accordance with The HUB OC policies and procedures *Other Information:* * Hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 1-6pm and Wed 11:30a-6p during the school year * We do offer all day winter, spring break and summer camp as well Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $16.
50 per hour Schedule: * Day shift Work Location: In person