Youth Coordinator

Department: CHOC ServicesReports To: Resident Services CoordinatorRevised By: Juan PulidoStatus: Part-time Onsite (10-15 hrs per week) Mon - Wed 12pm - 5pmLocation: Windemere I & II, 3100 5th Street, Davis, CA 95618FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob Summary:The Youth Coordinator plans and facilitates a safe, engaging, and supportive after-school program for children and youth living in affordable housing communities. Working approximately 10 hours per week, the Youth Coordinator creates a positive environment that promotes academic success, social-emotional development, life skills, and community engagement while building positive relationships with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners.Responsibilities:Plan and facilitate engaging after-school activities for school-aged children and youth.Provide homework assistance and support educational enrichment activities.Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that encourages positive youth development.Implement age-appropriate recreational, social-emotional learning, and life skills activities.Maintain attendance records and complete required program documentation.Communicate with parents, caregivers, property management, and Community Impact staff as appropriate.Prepare activity materials and maintain an organized program space.Support community events and family engagement activities as assigned.Ensure program activities comply with organizational policies and safety procedures.Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner while serving as a role model for youth.Candidate Requirements:High school diploma or GED required.Ability to successfully pass all required background clearances, including DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, prior to working with youth.Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.Reliable transportation to travel to assigned program locations.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and participate in indoor and outdoor youth activities.Experience:Experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, childcare, or community-based setting preferred.Experience facilitating group activities, homework assistance, or enrichment programs preferred.Experience working with culturally diverse populations and families is desirable.Experience working in affordable housing, nonprofit, or community-based programs is a plus.Skills:Bilingual fluency in English and a second language preferredAbility to establish positive, supportive relationships with children, youth, and families.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate engaging youth activities.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, and community partners.Strong organizational and time management skills.Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, and virtual communication platforms.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Able to use a personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet softwareAble to work cooperatively as a member of a housing team (with resident services and property management) and accept supervision and trainingPossess a valid California Driving License, a good driving record and a vehicle with a current registration and insuranceAvailable for occasional evening and weekend meetings and special events with residents as neededWorking ConditionsWork is performed primarily at program sites and community spaces within housing communitiesMay require occasional local travel between sitesWill occasionally be required to work outdoors during events or community activitiesExposure to noise typical in group settings involving children or youthMust be comfortable working in multicultural and socioeconomically diverse environmentsPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of supplies or equipmentFrequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching during program set-up, facilitation, and clean-upAbility to sit for extended periods while assisting with homework or administrative tasksVisual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and to interact with program participants #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Housing Opportunities Corp