Youth Worker

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue " to empower children and their families to thrive". Job Title: Youth Worker Pay Range: $14.49/hour What We Do: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Our Workplace Culture: We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. Position Summary: The Youth Worker provides a safe and supportive environment to at risk youth by building relationships with them, offering activities that promote the 40 development assets and providing opportunities to learn and grow. Ensures safety of youth participants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice. Provide active supervision to ensure child safety Maintain a clean, safe and inspiring environment for the children Assist children with homework assignments Assist with meal preparations and snacks Plan and conduct, developmentally appropriate youth activities to promote social, emotional intellectual and physical growth of youth Promote parent involvement Perform general office duties: phone calls, emails, filing, etc. Plan and lead field trips in the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks. Education/Certification/Licensure: High school diploma or equivalent Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance carrier at all times Experience Required: 1-2 years previous experience working with children preferred Knowledge and Skills Required: Ability to effectively work with children Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Basic math skills Problem-solving skills Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week) Health Insurance Dental Vision Matching 401K Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Employer Health Savings Contributions Teladoc Free Mental Health Coverage 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Bereavement Referral Bonus Annual Wellness Programs Reflective Supervision Community Involvement Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position Paid Snow Days Hiring & Retention Bonus Early Childhood Education Scholarship Paid Professional Development Cell Phone Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Bauer Family Resources