DAIB GROUP

The Youth Worker is a part time position working primarily with teenagers but also occasionally providing some activities for youth ages 8 – 12. Flexibility in hours is required to accommodate school holidays and occasional weekend events. This position is hands-on and requires direct supervision of all youth activities including acting as chaperone on field trips and participation/supervision of outdoor activities, including sports, etc.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Regular and timely presence at the work premises

• Co-plan, organize, and supervise field trips, sports, outdoor activities, and events for teenagers and occasionally youth ages 8 – 12

• Outreach to Metro-Atlanta youth & enroll them in program activities

• Coordinate with local organizations to leverage resources and connect with on-going programs for youth with focus on activities and programs that provide academic enrichment, education and prevention of at-risk behaviors

• Coordinate job readiness and employment opportunities for youth in conjunction with Employment Specialist

• Work with parents/guardians to ensure all applications and release forms required for programs are completed and all files are maintained

• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate

• Use positive behavior management techniques.

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  Maintain confidentiality

• Ensure that youth participants are appropriately supervised and accounted for at all times

• Respond to program and organizational needs by attending training, staff meetings, and other company events

• Respect and adhere to staffing schedules

Educational Qualifications

Be a college student in their junior/senior year in the fields of study of social work, education, counseling, sociology, psychology, political science.

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