OCO After School provides youth with experiential learning opportunities that encourage the development of 21st century skills, in a safe and welcoming environment. This position provides direct services to youth and their families to assist in building skills leading to academic excellence, social competence and community responsibility.

DUTIES:

• Assist in planning, facilitating, and participating in groups and activities for youth
• Assist youth in following program guidelines and reinforce limits and boundaries
• Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of participants, address issues to ensure the health and safety of all
• Assure consistent, non-judgmental services using a youth development approach
• Participate in program improvement activities
• Assist and encourage youth to give their input to improve the program
• Ensure documentation of all program activities, youth files and data collection

REQUIREMENTS:

• Desire to work with youth and an understanding of Youth Development
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner and be a positive role model for youth and staff
• Knowledge of community services and resources

Monday through Thursday – 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm