YOUTH WORKER II

Youth Worker II

City of Worcester

Job Details

The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer. Preference is given to Worcester residents.

If you wish to apply for this position, the deadline is Open Until Filled. Please note the following application options for this position:

• Applicants are Encouraged to Apply Online
• By Mailing to the Department of Human Resources, ATTN: YOUTH WORKER II, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608 (If applying via US Mail, please include a completed Application Questionnaire & VSID)

Job Title: YOUTH WORKER II

Department/Division: Youth Opportunities

Apply Start Date: February 26, 2026

Apply End Date: Open Until Filled

Type: Temporary

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week

Wage: $16.25 per hour

Description:

YOUTH WORKER II

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES OFFICE

CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for Youth Worker II for the Division of Youth Opportunities (DYO) within the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator and Assistant Site Coordinator, the Youth Worker II will implement and lead activities for athletic, academic, and art programming for the youth participants at the Recreation Worcester summer sites. The position will execute programming at the Recreation Worcester sites and communicate policy and procedures to participants, while ensuring to provide a safe, clean, and fun environment.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Elements:

• Provide consistent supervision of the youth to ensure their safety, development, and well-being and use redirection and behavior management intervention
• Coordinate daily activities and assist the youth participants to perform daily activities
• Serve as a positive role model for youth ages (7-13) regarding age-appropriate behavior and social skills
• Provide direct one-on-one support to youth participants
• Set up and ensure recreation equipment is secure and stored properly
• Participate in staff training

Secondary Elements:

• Ensure site cleanliness by guiding youth participants through cleanup tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to be a team player and problem solver
• Ability to work with youth ages 7-13 of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to youth participants
• Ability to receive constructive feedback from supervisor
• Ability to build relationships and networking skills with students, colleagues, and community members
• Ability to work with youth with special educational or emotional needs
• Regular onsite attendance is required

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 15 years of age or older, must have a valid work permit if under 18 years of age
• Must pass a criminal background check (CORI & SORI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience facilitating out of school activities and programming
• Two (2) years of experience with staff or program participant supervision
• Two (2) years of administrative experience
• Worcester Resident
• Bilingual candidate

Salary: $16.25 hourly, full-time, temporary, non-benefitted.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on Friday, March 13, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov.