Youth Empowerment Specialist

The Youth Empowerment Specialist position is a part-time role, providing an exciting opportunity to work directly with students in a safe, enriching, and supportive environment. The Youth Empowerment Specialist is designed to enhance students' social, emotional, academic, and physical development, providing them with opportunities. The Specialist will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and engage with students in a safe, positive, and respectful manner.
• Assist students with homework and academic tasks, providing individualized support when needed.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participation and learning.
• Manage student behavior by implementing positive discipline strategies and maintaining a calm, structured atmosphere.
• Support students in developing social-emotional skills, such as empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation.
• Facilitate enrichment activities such as arts & crafts, STEM challenges, sports, music, and physical play.
• Assist in the planning and execution of daily activities, ensuring they align with the program’s goals of academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and physical activity.
• Lead small groups of students in focused learning activities, games, or projects.
• Encourage student participation in all program activities and ensure all students are included and engaged.
• Assist with student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and report on any student concerns or incidents.
• Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Previous experience working with children, either in educational, recreational, or childcare settings.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, parents, and staff.

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

• A valid NYS Driver's License is preferred; reliable transportation is required.

• Background check clearance and fingerprinting (required by the school district.

• Valid NYS driver's license preferred, reliable transportation required.