Youth Counselor

Youth Counselor

Agape is seeking a Youth Counselor for our after school programs. The After School Youth Counselor works closely with the Program Coordinator to implement a wide variety of recreational and educational activities, community partnerships, and ensures a high quality program is delivered daily. This is a contract position, which is active through the 2018-2019 school year. Positions are considered for renewal upon a satisfactory year-end review.

MUST BE AVAILABLE Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-7:30pm for consideration 

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience working in an after school program or similar environment
• One year of experience working directly with children within the elementary and middle school ages
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages
• Demonstrates responsibility, dependability, efficiency and integrity
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms
• May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Must exhibit patience and understanding
• Receives and follows detailed instructions
• Responds to situations with appropriate action
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

Academic Support

• Provide students with homework assistance to help improve academic skills and regular school day performance
• Implement program enrichment activities
• Works closely with the Program Coordinator to deliver lesson plans that assist students with literacy, mathematics, and language arts
• Implement supplemental instruction packets for participants in all grade levels
• Foster a comfortable learning environment to enhance participants’ learning styles
• Engage participants in all program activities

Safe and Healthy Environment

• Ensure the safety of all participants, prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations; administer first aid within trained ability; contact the appropriate medical authorities when necessary
• Implement appropriate classroom management techniques to maintain a cooperative and creative instructional environment
• Establish a relationship with each child and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the children and treat each child with respect and dignity
• Establish classroom rules and daily scheduled routines for students
• Ensure the facility is ready for use before students arrive. This may include pre- or post clean up. At certain sites, please return room to regular set-up before leaving
• Create and maintain an environment that is safe, clean, and student friendly
• Monitors the bus to ensure all students are safely transported to and from all Agape programming 

Volunteer Management

• Provide instructional materials, resources, and feedback to tutors (Homework Buddies) for improving student’s academic skills
• Communicate the needs, backgrounds, learning styles, and learning difficulties of student who are matched with tutors
• Ensure all volunteers are signed in and matched appropriately
• Assist tutors and parent volunteers 

Administrative Duties

• Reports all incidents to the Supervisor, and completely fills out proper health log and/or accident/incident forms
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance
• Follows proper setup and breakdown checklist procedures
• Plans daily enrichment activities and keeps record of monthly highlights
• Reports all plans to the Program Coordinator for approval before implementing
• Completes timesheets properly and with accuracy

About Agape Youth and Family Center

Our Mission

Agape empowers and supports underserved families within its community to discover and embrace their full potential.

Agape serves 220 children each day, providing after-school programming and family services which focus on character development, academic achievement, reading proficiency by third grade, high school graduation and post-graduation placement. Since 2009, high school seniors enrolled at Agape have had a 100% graduation rate. Each year 1,200 volunteers help Agape end generational poverty through a multitude of ways.

Current programs include:

*After-school for Elementary and Middle School Students

*The Ginger Kaney Mentoring Institute for High School Students

*Ragtime, A Day Program for Seniors and Disabled Adults

*Extreme Bedroom Makeover

*The Great Backpack Giveaway

*GOGIRLGO! and F.I.T. Camp for Boys: Fitness-based Summer Camps (Rising 3rd-7th graders)

*Camp JumpStart: a summer reading program for rising K through Rising 2nd graders

*Summer Teen Camp for Rising 8th-12th graders

*Fresh Produce for Families: a family nutrition program

*Parent Wellness Initiative

*The Great Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway

*The Agape Holiday Store

About Agape Youth and Family Center

Our Mission Agape empowers and supports underserved families within its community to discover and embrace their full potential. Agape serves 220 children each day, providing after-school programming and family services which focus on character development, academic achievement, reading proficiency by third grade, high school graduation and post-graduation placement. Since 2009, high school seniors enrolled at Agape have had a 100% graduation rate. Each year 1,200 volunteers help Agape end generational poverty through a multitude of ways. Current programs include: *After-school for Elementary and Middle School Students *The Ginger Kaney Mentoring Institute for High School Students *Ragtime, A Day Program for Seniors and Disabled Adults *Extreme Bedroom Makeover *The Great Backpack Giveaway *GOGIRLGO! and F.I.T. Camp for Boys: Fitness-based Summer Camps (Rising 3rd-7th graders) *Camp JumpStart: a summer reading program for rising K through Rising 2nd graders *Summer Teen Camp for Rising 8th-12th graders *Fresh Produce for Families: a family nutrition program *Parent Wellness Initiative *The Great Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway *The Agape Holiday Store