The Youth Wellness Specialist will focus on bringing wellness programming to youth at the Rita Bright Family & Youth Center. They will design wellness focused activities and collaborate with internal and external partners to lead hands-on activities that promote a healthy lifestyle for Rita Bright Family and Youth Center. They will also support other Rita Bright programming, like arts and athletics.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.

We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
Health club discounts
One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in planning/leading other programming for youth, including art classes and athletics/fitness.
Work with Rita Bright staff to plan and lead camp activities during Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer.
Data entry.

Plan and lead a wellness driven curriculum and activities for youth ages 6 to 15. (Rotating Quarterly
Create an enriched classroom environment promoting safety, inclusivity, and academic support.
Oversee or assist with additional afterschool program activities as assigned. Including academics, various enrichment sessions, athletics, lunch/snack and events.
Engage with volunteers and partners and include them in wellness activities with Rita Bright youth.
Lead & Chaperone a class group during Spring Break and Summer Camps, as well as DCPS Fun Days
Support Rita Bright families by connecting them with LAYC and external resources.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience planning and leading activities for youth.
Experience with cooking/nutrition education preferred.
Experience with urban gardening is a plus but not required.
Experience with wellness themed activities such as gardening, cooking, yoga, etc.
Classroom Management
Will be required to obtain a ServSafe license to assist with serving afterschool and camp meals.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

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