Job Summary:

The Summer Camp Youth Specialist is a seasonal position for summer 2024 and performs transportation of clients, facilitate group sessions, assist with wraparound and prevention education. The Summer Camp Youth Specialist delivers group education sessions and provides supervision for up to 35 youth ages 5-13. Dates for this position run from June 3rd through July 26th, 2024.

Rate of Pay Transparency:

• $19-$20 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision to youth to ensure safety and enjoyment
• Assist in developing and delivering group education material
• Attend staff meetings to develop strategies that correct problem areas designed to meet the needs of individual clients
• Transport adolescents to and from summer camp
• Provide sensitivity to cultural differences and special needs of various marginalized groups
• Provide community resources including functions of other social service agencies
• Evaluate and work effectively with youth to implement summer programming
• Provide sensitivity to the emotional needs of adolescents
• Utilize case management software to complete incident reports, case notes, and other essential documentation related to clients
• Travel throughout St. Louis City to transport camp kids to the building
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor degree in counseling, psychology, criminal justice or related field preferred, high school diploma required
• Willingness to travel throughout St. Louis City
• Basic computer competency to complete electronic documentation
• Must possess a Valid Class E Driver's License required
• Must have current automobile insurance for transporting clients
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Competency-Based Qualifications:

• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Flexible and self-starter; able to multi-task
• Professional qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center's mission

Working Conditions

This position may require working off-site for events and meetings. Assigned hours are at the discretion of the program director.

Physical Requirements

The Summer Camp Youth Specialist must be able to spend extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time as well as operating a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include sitting standing, walking; lifting up to 100 lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the Summer Camp Youth Specialist will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Application Information

Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center provides equal employment and social service opportunity to all regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.