AmeriCorps Youth Worker at Sunset Park High School

CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as AmeriCorps Workers to support youth engagement programs and promote student leadership development and career readiness. AmeriCorps members will work collaboratively with Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) staff and will gain experience in working with youth ages 14-21 and the social work group model. Our ideal candidate has knowledge and a demonstrated interest in working with youth and will utilize a strengths-based approach to enrich the lives of youth, families and community.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:  

●      Supervise students in a variety of activities including art-based recreation, after school clubs, and homework assistance

●      Co-facilitate afterschool clubs with CFL staff members

●      Partner with SPHS teachers to co-facilitate school day advisory classes twice per week

●      Attend trainings relating to social group work and team meetings

●      Assist in the design and implementation of special events for high school students, families, and community

○      Road to College Night, Winter Wonderland, Afterschool fairs, Spring/Fall Fest, Job Fair

●      Support with supervision of annual spring show preparation and performances

●      Plan and coordinate field trips for students

●    Co-facilitate weekly groups and provide individual mentoring sessions for students to discuss their academic progress and/or college research

●      Perform office duties as necessary (light data entry, filing, copying, answering phones)

●      Assist youth with the SYEP process including the application process, enrollment, and orientations

Qualifications

●      Some college experience preferred 

●      Experience working with youth on leadership development, service learning, and/or college exploration 

●      Must enjoy working with high school students, working in groups, collaborating with others, and being part of a community 

●      Bilingual in English-Spanish, English-Chinese or English-Russian, a plus

●      In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics: 

o   Detail-oriented, flexible, and a team player

o    Must have a sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and participants 

o    Must possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families

o   Must have the ability to set limits and to intervene appropriately; maintains helping role of practitioner at all times   

●     3 references required (2 must be professional)