Youth Worker Internship/Part-time Job - Needham, MA

YOUTH WORKER INTERNSHIP
Description:
The responsibilities of the Youth Worker Intern include shadowing the director and youth workers of The Center, and assisting with youth supervision, activity planning, and behavior management. Intern schedules are flexible and requires one to five days a week of work, anytime between 2pm-6pm. This intern position reports to The Director of The Center, with an additional support and guidance from the youth workers and The Center Steering Committee. The mission of The Center is to provide a safe place to develop independence.

Qualifications:
-Completed or currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree
-Knowledge, experience, and passion working with children and youth
-Able to access email and phone
-Good computer skills, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, and email
-Must be able to work 1-5 days a week: Monday through Friday, 2pm-6pm
-Must be able to lift 25 lbs and have physical ability to actively play and participate with youth ages 11-13
-Must be able to pass initial criminal and registered sex offender background check
-Possess flexibility, initiative and ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Job Responsibilities:
-Work with youth at The Center during open hours, 2pm-6pm Mon-Fri
-Establish positive relationships with youth and their families
-Create structured activities for youth
-Assist with homework and academic skill building as needed
-Communicate youth progress and needs clearly with appropriate personnel
-Model empathy, healthy coping skills, and alternatives to aggression
-Complete job tasks and paperwork in a timely manner
-Attend relevant meetings, orientation and trainings


YOUTH WORKER PART-TIME JOB
Description:
The responsibilities of the Youth Worker include ensuring the safety & supervision of the youth at The Center, developing and implementing age appropriate project-based learning activities in the areas of recreational sports, leadership, community service, teamwork and the arts; and developing behavior management plans on an as needed basis. This part-time position requires approximately a 25 hour commitment per week for 10 months of the year (1:30pm-6:30pm on every school day listed on the Town of Needham School District Calendar, 11:00am-6:30pm on every early release day, and up to 100 hours of preparation and orientation time.) This staff position reports to The Director of The Center, with an additional support and guidance from The Center Steering Committee. The mission of The Center is to provide a safe place to develop independence.

Qualifications:
-Completed or currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree
-Knowledge, experience, and passion working with children and youth
-Able to access email and phone
-Good computer skills, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, and email
-Must be able to work 1-5 days a week: Monday through Friday, 2pm-6pm
-Must be able to lift 25 lbs and have physical ability to actively play and participate with youth ages 11-13
-Must be able to pass initial criminal and registered sex offender background check
-Possess flexibility, initiative and ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Job Responsibilities:
-Work with youth at The Center during open hours, 2pm-6pm Mon-Fri
-Establish positive relationships with youth and their families
-Create structured activities for youth
-Assist with homework and academic skill building as needed
-Communicate youth progress and needs clearly with appropriate personnel
-Model empathy, healthy coping skills, and alternatives to aggression
-Complete job tasks and paperwork in a timely manner
-Attend relevant meetings, orientation and trainings


To apply, contact career@mountida.edu for directions.