Youth Services Coordinator I (AHFC)

Zach Gordon Youth Center is looking for a Full-Time Youth Services Coordinator I to provide afterschool programming at Cedar Park and Geneva Woods in Douglas.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is dedicated to Juneau’s youth and families. Someone who is interested in program development that is creative, fun, and place based. We are looking for someone who is excited to support and connect with families by hosting a monthly family night and communicating with families about upcoming activities and events. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, organized, and has a sense of humor about things. We are looking for someone who values relationships and is skilled in building in nurturing them. We are looking for someone who can supervise staff and work alongside them as coworkers.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The ZGYC team is a fun group! The work place is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our work place. We have fun and also we are dedicated and committed to being in service to our community

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This posting is for one full-time position The positions office will be based at Cedar Park, but the position will also be required to be present at Geneva Woods for programing. The position will have the possibility of working from home. Typical Responsibilities You will be helping us run a grant funded afterschool program! In this position you will be working directly with youth providing on site programming 12 hours a week at either Geneva Woods or Cedar Park. This will include monthly family nights, field trips, and ongoing support of youth. The position is responsible for recruitment of youth to engage in programming, for developing and implementing fun and engaging programming, and for creating an overall safe and engaging space for youth. This position will also supervise up to four part-time positions that support programing at both program sites. The role will be responsible for coaching part-timers, communicating shift schedules, and interviewing and training new part-time staff. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Experience: Any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling six (6) months in any field. Experience working with youth and/or families impacted by trauma or coordinating patient referral or care services is preferred. Licenses: Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment. First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment. NOTE: Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally, pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Max Blust Phone Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Juneau (CBJ) — Parks & Recreation