Youth Worker

Job Title: Youth Worker Pay Range: $14.49/hourly Who We are: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it. Position Summary: The Youth Worker provides a safe and supportive environment to at risk youth by building relationships with them, offering activities that promote the 40 development assets and providing opportunities to learn and grow. Ensures safety of youth participants. Essential Functions: The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice. Youth Supervision, Development & Engagement Provide active supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate youth activities that promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. Assist children with homework assignments and support academic development. Plan and lead community-based field trips and enrichment experiences. Family Engagement & Program Support Promote and encourage parent involvement in program activities and services. Assist with meal preparation and snacks in accordance with program guidelines. Learning Environment, Safety & Operations Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children. Perform general administrative duties, including phone calls, emails, filing, and other office support tasks. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks. Education/Certification/Licensure: High school diploma or equivalentMust have a valid driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of the insurance carrier at all times Experience Required: 1-2 years previous experience working with children preferred Knowledge and Skills Required: Ability to effectively work with children Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Basic math skills Problem-solving skills Ability to fluently communicate in Spanish is a plus Physical Requirements: To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions. Our Workplace Culture: At Bauer Family Resources, every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality. BauerFamilyResources,Inc.isanEqual Opportunity&Affirmative Action Employer. Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace