Team Leader

Summary Responsible for providing individual needs assessment and developing short and long‑term goals. The Youth Worker plans and monitors the Youth Council and recruits participants. Responsibilities Conduct initial needs assessment, intake and orientation of new participants. Create short‑ and long‑term goals for participants based on the needs assessment. Maintain teen participant folders and applications. Develop and implement lesson plans for Youth Council and youth leadership activities and special initiatives. Collect participants’ report cards to monitor their educational progress and keep track of youth academic life. Monitor and track participant attendance; conduct outreach to support retention. Assist with the recruitment of teen participants. Co‑facilitate Parent Meetings. Keep the Program Director and Assistant Director informed of any changes and abnormalities that may occur. Submit weekly reports to the Program Director and Assistant Director on a timely basis. Attend all program staff meetings, trainings, and special events. Assist other staff when needed. Position Type and Hours Part‑time. Work hours are: Monday‑Friday 6pm‑10pm; some Saturdays 12am‑5pm; Monday‑Friday 6pm‑11pm. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behaviour, particularly in group settings. Remain in a stationary position either working at a computer or monitoring activities. Move for long periods, providing instruction. Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traversing city streets, ascending/descending stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions while escorting youth. Qualifications Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED; AA or BA degree preferred. 2 years of Youth Worker experience. Experience facilitating workshops and providing one‑on‑one peer mediation (preferred). Skills, Licenses, and Competencies Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams. Demonstrated ability to work with families who face exceptional challenges. Excellent social skills, demonstrating empathy and support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York