The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, in partnership with Providence Public Schools and MENTOR Rhode Island, will host a summer program for approximately 30 middle school youth who are unhoused. The program is based at our Wanskuck Branch on Branch Avenue in Providence. Training begins the week of June 24, 2024. Program Assistants must be available through mid-August.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (30 hours/week). Program starts with staff training during the week of June 24, and runs through mid-August.

Payrate: $17/hour (two positions available)

Supervisor: Program Manager

General Description

Program Assistants help provide a fun, welcoming and supportive environment for 30 middle school teens who are experiencing homelessness. Activities include recreation, swimming, arts, games, field trips, educational activities, mentoring with MENTOR RI volunteers, and more. Program Assistants are positive role models who help youth make positive choices about peer interactions, use of free time, communication skills, education, money management, nutrition, social media, and trying new things.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of college completed (preferred)
• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth, preferably with middle school youth.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred
• Must demonstrate the demeanor and characteristics needed to be a positive role model for youth.
• Must be able to obtain successful clearances from background checks, including but not limited to: national, state, and local criminal background checks; national sex offender registry check, RI DCYF C.A.N.T.S. and any applicable out-of-state child abuse registry checks; pre-employment drug screen (for illegal drugs); reference checks; employment verifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed at least one year of college?
• Please comment on experiences, characteristics, or motivations that would make you a positive role model for young people.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with youth: 1 year (Required)
• working with middle school youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person