Youth Development Worker​/Co-facilitator

The Village for Families and Children Job Description

About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

JOB SUMMARY To plan, develop, and implement academic enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities for elementary and middle school students in our after-school program. Similar positions offered at multiple sites.

$16.94 per hour - 39.5 hours per week.

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred enrollment in college-level, pursuing degree in Education or Human Services field, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with groups of children in an educational and/or recreational setting a must
• Knowledge of teaching skills, techniques, practices a plus
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Experience working with inner-city children a must
• Knowledge of relevant Hartford neighborhood(s) a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including ability to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required

The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of employees and their dependents.

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.

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The Village for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.