Youth Program Assistant

POSITION:                      Youth Program Assistant    

DIVISION:                       Housing & Services

REPORTS TO:                Children & Youth Services Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION:        Nonexempt

SUPERVISES:                 N/A

ABOUT US:

APC’s mission is to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where individuals and families who have experienced homelessness can build towards self-sufficiency. At APC, we believe we better meet our mission by recruiting, training and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Over 50% of APC’s employees have lived experience with homelessness. This experience, along with the many other skills and talents of our employees, strengthens our work. APC strives to recruit a racially and ethnically diverse workforce. We aim to provide a workplace that is for everyone and where everyone’s voice is heard.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direct supervision of the Children & Youth Services Coordinator, assists with planning, outreach and implementation of programs and activities for APC children and youth, including implementation and daily supervision of programs designed for children aged 10 - 17. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

•    Assist the Children & Youth Services Coordinator with planning, publicizing and implementing afternoon, evening and community activities for children and youth living in APC housing.

•    Supervise programs for groups of children aged 10- 17, including evening programs, enrichment/recreational activities, academic support, and childcare.

•    Facilitate youth programs at least two nights per week and participate in APC community events on regular basis.

•    Provide direct outreach and build rapport with youth and families in APC community.

•    Recruit resident teens for youth programs and other APC support services such as employment development, substance abuse and other services. 

•    Document all programs and services delivered through sign-in sheets and/or log notes, report any unusual issues or problems and write incident reports as needed. 

•    Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries at all times and comply with abuse reporting laws.

•    Participate in case conferences when appropriate, providing pertinent information on status and development of youth.

•    Provide youth referrals or participate in family or youth interventions/case plans in consultation with support services Coordinators, therapists and/or Support Specialists 

•    Maintain program supplies, donations and facilities.

•    Attend meetings regularly as scheduled and needed, including Support Services team meetings, agency staff meetings and clinical consultation meetings.

•    Provide supervision, informal training and support to Activities Assistants and volunteers.

•    Assist Coordinator in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Alameda youth organizations, schools and APC partner agencies.

•    Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•    Education, work or volunteer experience with programs serving youth (especially teens) in recreational, therapeutic, social services, and/or educational settings.

•    CPR and First Aid training required.

•    Fingerprint/background check clearance required.

•    Knowledge or training about working with homeless, disabled or disadvantaged populations preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS

•    Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative services team.

•    Ability to adapt work schedule to meet program and resident needs.

•    Ability to work effectively in high stress situations.

•    Effective written and verbal communication skills.

•    Ability to bend over, sit on floor or engage in physical activities with children and youth.

•    Ability to learn new tasks and/or systems. 

•    Ability to speak and understand English.

•    Reasoning and thinking skills and ability to problem solve.

•    Occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds

This job description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated.  Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Alameda Point Collaborative provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.