Youth Activity Specialist, Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE)

Youth Activity Specialist

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA's Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program is for middle school youth aged 10-18 and their parents/caregivers. The primary goal of the program will be to encourage a healthy transition from early to later adolescence by helping youth 1) develop a positive outlook for their futures based on their unique goals and talents and 2) understand how delaying sexual activity will help them achieve the future they want.

The Youth Activity Specialist will:

• Research, develop and execute fun and engaging lesson plans (activities) in discipline area (dance, vocal, creative movement, yoga, sports, visual arts and/or other physical or arts activities)
• Lead guided group discussions connecting activity to SRAE themes like goal-setting, positive self-image, good decision-making, and self-regulation.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Experience working with youth and demonstrated ability to be inclusive and non-stigmatizing.
• At least three years' demonstrated expertise in area of specialization

Other Requirements:

• Must be available during afterschool and evening hours.
• Must be comfortable working with "at-risk" youth in East New York, Brownsville, Bedford-Stuyvesant and the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Must obtain Department of Education fingerprint clearance, and maintain clearance throughout duration of employment.

Compensation: $20.60 hourly

Status: Part-time (5 hours per week)

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.