Youth Services Specialist

Part-Time Youth Services Leader

Job Location: Long Beach, CA

Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC): CVC serves as steward, manager, and coordinator for the 27-acre campus community in Long Beach. CVC creates the physical and social conditions where collaborating programs can succeed in overcoming homelessness. As a social enterprise, CVC engages in property management, real estate development, and community development activities, all uniformly geared around the vision of breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Job Description: The primary function of the Youth Services Lead is to effectively assist the Youth and Family Services Coordinator in the execution of the after-school programming. The position helps to facilitate group activities and provides appropriate mentorship and supervision to the children in the program. Day, evening, and weekend work, including Sundays, may be required for special events with the children. May also oversee the program and interns in the Coordinator's absence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with curriculum and activity development for the program.
• Prepare supplies, snacks, etc. prior to the start of the program.
• Clean up and debrief with staff about daily activities after each program.
• Complete daily/weekly assessments of the children/youth, and complete necessary progress notes, and reports as needed.
• Develop supportive relationships with children and provide appropriate role modeling and supervision to ensure their enjoyment, growth, and safety in the program.
• Develop supportive relationships with the parent(s) of the children in the program to encourage their participation and give valuable feedback about their children.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements according to adult and child protective state statutes.
• Attend weekly staff meetings or supervision as assigned.
• Complete other program-related assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Adheres to all Century Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working with adults and/or children with diverse backgrounds, particularly with the homeless population or troubled youth. Must pass California DOJ background check for working with children.

Schedule: Part-time, Monday-Friday. Excellent on-time arrival and work attendance required.

Pay: $22.50 per hour. Pay biweekly.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status.