(Spanish Speaking)
Reports to: Youth Program Manager
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt; 15-20 hours per week
during the school year
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, approximately 1:30-6:00/6:30 pm
(occasional later nights for local field trips, staff meetings, or family
involvement activities.)
Starting Date: October 22, 2019
Broad Scope and Function of Job:
Assists in facilitation of ESNS's year-round Out-of-School Time (OST) youth
program at Mulberry Junction, a community-based program serving K-5 youth in
northeast Minneapolis. Builds developmental assets of youth by carrying out the
goals of East Side's Youth Department: provide students with a safe environment
where creative educational activities use their time constructively, students
receive support from staff and volunteers trained to consistently reinforce
their developmental needs, students develop knowledge, respect, and
understanding of people of diverse ethnicities and ages, and students develop
increased 21st Century skills. Conducts outreach to families of youth
participating in OST programs. Must be able to relate with and provide support
to a multi-cultural community including urban youth.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Is responsible for, but not limited to the following functions:
Program Implementation (60%):
* Translates program materials into Spanish using Microsoft software (Word,
Publisher)
* Assists ESNS' Youth Program Manager and Lead Youth Worker with the daily
responsibilities of the program, such as the planning and facilitation of art
projects and other activities, creating healthy daily snacks, transporting
youth, and supervising field trips.
* Provides direct service work with students to assist in their development
of leadership, self-esteem, character and identity, community service learning,
and positive adult and peer relationships.
* Leads or co-leads activities for youth in the program on a weekly
basis.
* Builds relationships with young people to support their social and
academic development.
Family and Community (30%):
* Conducts outreach in the community to link youth and families with
available resources.
* Checks-in regularly with parents about youths' experience in program.
* Assists with the planning and implementation of all family events.
* Translates conversations between other staff and families by phone
and/or in person as needed.
* Assists with translation during new student intake sessions for the
school year and summer programs.
Other (10%):
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the ESNS Youth Program Manager.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
* High school diploma and/or two years of experience working with youth.
Two or more years of college or post-secondary education in Child Development,
Human Services, Education, or related field preferred.
Experience:
* Proficiency writing and speaking in Spanish, as well as the ability to
translate into spoken and written English is required.
* Preferred minimum of two years' experience working in youth support
services such as after school programming, summer camps, coaching, or related
field.
* Experience doing outreach to parents or guardians and working with groups
and program planning in a community setting is preferred.
* Must be self-motivated, driven, and willing to take initiative on
projects and in leading groups.
* A willingness to learn more about the social/emotional, nutritional, and
physical needs of K-12 youth, as well as the structure and design of quality
youth programming is required.
* Valid MN driver's license and access to reliable transportation
preferred.
Compensation: $13.00-$15.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Send Resume to: East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd Street NE,
Minneapolis, MN 55413; <email obscured><mailto:humanresources@esns.org>
; www.esns.org<http://www.esns.org>
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