The Lead Youth Advocate will support all efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth, staff and the program. The Lead Youth Advocate will provide interventions to assist members in feeling safe, promote a safe environment for youth to seek help and access resources with limited barriers.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Starting at $18.53 per hour
• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent as the Lead in charge when a Site Manager is not on site, maintaining site operations.
• Assist in implementing program policies and procedures including maintaining accurate attendance and other records, following Early Education and Care Regulations and USDA Guidelines.
• Responsible for working at all school age sites as assigned.
• Provide supervision and safety of children. Maintain a daily group list and attendance.
• Recognize the child enrolled as an individual, helping children to develop as a member of the group.
• Present respectful communication and maintain standards for behavior through a positive approach.
• Assist in creating the weekly curriculum.
• To develop a relationship with the youth in the aim of providing support, guidance, friendship, positive interaction, exposure to positive activities, opportunities to learn life skills and positive problem-solving skills, to ease some of the fear, anger and sadness.
• Demonstrate good character, emotional stability, and a responsible lifestyle while in the presence of youth.
• Assist with daily activities and follow the daily curriculum plans and schedule
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces that include setting up the daily spaces (i.e.: breaking down tables, rearranging the spaces and cleaning at the end of the day).
• Participate in case management of families involved. Share concerns about children and families with Site Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
• Broaden knowledge of the cultural and ethnic heritage of the children and families served.
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a desire to work with youth and meet one of the following:
• Have a bachelor’s or associate degree and 3 months experience working with school age children; OR have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have 6 months experience including 3 months supervised experience at a school age childcare program; OR have nine months experience with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age childcare program.
• CORI/SORI/DCF/Fingerprinting
• Evidence of physical exam within 1 year of hire date
• Evidence or immunity to MMR
• Participate in a minimum 12 hours of EEC approved training
• Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid as required by EEC
• Must have reliable transportation

If you are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others, we encourage to apply. Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees dedicated to creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.