What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Worker (Part-time) position at Colonial Heights, City of (VA)?
Part-time Position - 10-12 hours per week
KAP Program Year: September 2026 - April 2027
Must be available Monday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Fridays as needed).
The Kids' Achieving Progress (KAP) program is an afterschool program that helps empower youth to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. Under the general direction of the Program Coordinator, the Support Worker helps the site supervisor in the implementation of age appropriate activities. Staff and volunteers provide academic/social support to youth ages 9-14.Support Worker Role
- Assists Site Supervisor with daily functions of after school program.
- Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure safety and age appropriateness of all activities.
- Provide leadership and supervision to staff and children at all times; serving as a positive role model.
- Help implement and supervise a developmentally and academically appropriate program that meets the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the children.
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe learning and recreational environment for all program areas.
- Develop and consistently maintain appropriate and professional communication with parents.
- Communicate with school personnel to ensure a positive working relationship
- Participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings
- Ensure the cleanliness of the rooms utilized
- Report all relevant information to the Program Coordinator in a timely fashion
- Complete accident, injury, and behavior reports when necessary
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Program Coordinator
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Fridays as needed)
- 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Minimum: 10 hours per week/Maximum: 15 hours per week
- From early September 2026 to late April 2027
Excellent reading, writing, and math skills
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must have reliable transportation
- Successfully complete a pre-employment medical/drug screening and criminal background check.
- Good communication, organizational and time management skills
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification (desirable)
- Possess desirable qualities including:
- Willing and reflective listener
- Encouraging and supportive
- Patient and flexible
- Interested in working with young people
- Willing to adhere to all program policies and procedures
- Dependable and consistent in meeting the time commitments
- Tolerant and respectful of individual and cultural differences
The work is generally performed in an office or classroom environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.