Program Associate

Expected Weekly Schedule:

At this time we are hiring for a part-time position for Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3pm - Midnight.  This person must have reliable transportation because they need to rotate between two properties near Briarcliff Heights and Hunter Hills approx 20 -30 minutes commutes between properties.

General Job Duties:
Supervise the activities of 15-25 youth at any given time, maintaining knowledge of the whereabouts of all youth, the physical security, and contraband of all youth. Provide a safe, secure environment through the use of motivational techniques, individual rapport, "positive discipline" techniques, and the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.

• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend to each youth's general needs (general needs ie: oversee shower & toiletry needs), problem solving, providing interventions to ensure that youth are helping each other and are recognized for their efforts.
• Ensure that planning, doing, and evaluating are part of the daily routine for each youth, and that activities or opportunities for individual recognition are created and utilized.
• Document daily shift occurrences and incidents that are directly reported to Case Management at the end of each shift.
• Assists with the daily activities of disadvantaged youth, who are at high risk for substance abuse, status offences, or delinquency.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of youth center clientele.
• Facilitates the preparation, cooking, and serving of youth center meals.
• Maintain food, hygine kit, and other youth services supplies inventories and shower spaces.
• Facilitates and carries out the weekly washing/folding of youth center towels for shower area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Case Managers or Director of Progr