Youth Counselor (PS 97)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50 high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Department of Youth & Community Development/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS) contracts with the Chinese-American Planning Council to provide youth after school services to school-age children ages 5-12 years old. COMPASS seeks to promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe, welcoming environments. The program includes academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment age-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of children during the after-school hours, on certain evenings, weekends and school holidays. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking motivated and caring Youth Counselors to join our afterschool programs at the following sites:

• PS 97 – 1855 Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223
• PS 160 – 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
• PS 255 – 1866 E 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Reporting to the Program Director and Site Supervisor, and in collaboration with the Education Specialist, Youth Counselors play a key supportive role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of age-appropriate academic enrichment, recreational, and tutoring activities for School-Age Child Care (SACC) participants. Youth Counselors contribute to a safe, nurturing environment and model positive relationship-building with children, families, CPC staff, and school personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Assist Group Leaders in planning and delivering engaging academic, enrichment, and recreational activities aligned with DYCD goals, including STEM and literacy initiatives.
•    Tutor and provide academic assistance to participants as needed.
•    Ensure all activities are age-appropriate, safe, and supportive of children’s development.
•    Maintain active supervision of children at all times to ensure a safe and supportive environment; respond appropriately to behavioral concerns and medical needs.
•    Document student attendance, behavior incidents, and classroom observations in accordance with CPC policies and program requirements.
•    Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative classroom culture that reflects CPC’s values and supports youth development.
•    Communicate regularly and maintain positive relationships with program peers, site supervisors, school staff, and CPC leadership.
•    Model respectful and professional relationship-building in all interactions with children, parents, staff, and school management.
•    Ensure classrooms are organized, well-maintained, and stocked with necessary instructional and recreational materials.
•    Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and support career growth.
•    Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Leader, Site Supervisor and Program Director to support program success.
 

Education and Experience:

•   Must be at least 16 years of age.
•  Must have a high school diploma or minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 5 to 12 years old in a structured educational, recreational, or youth development setting.

Skills and Competencies:

•    Strong social and emotional maturity and the ability to manage behavior effectively.
•    Knowledge of positive youth development principles.
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
•    Willingness to learn and grow in the role, including participating in training, accepting feedback, and building new skills.
•    Demonstrated growth mindset and openness to reflective practice.
•    Bilingual language proficiency preferred: Russian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), or Spanish
•    Commitment to CPC’s mission and values, including cultural responsiveness and inclusion.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

•    $17.00- $18.50 per hour based on candidate’s educational background
•    CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Mary Cheng and Ashley Huang, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. Candidates should indicate which location they would like to be considered for. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ , individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
 

Salary : $17 - $19