Summer Social Worker

About PASA

The Providence After School Alliance’s (PASA) mission is to help close persistent opportunity gaps by expanding and improving quality after school, summer and other out-of-school time (OST) learning opportunities for all the youth of Providence. PASA does this by operating a system of public-private partnerships that contributes to student success and serves as a national model. PASA’s partnership model engages middle and high school youth in a variety of learning opportunities that spark their curiosity, connect them to real world experiences, and allow them to explore their interests. For additional information on the PASA, go to www.mypasa.org.

Job Description

PASA is seeking a Non-exempt temporary Summer Social Worker to support PASA’s STEAM Adventure Camp. Reporting to the Summer Camp Coordinator, the program Social Worker will support program transitions, youth with behavioral and emotional needs, and support PASA staff with family engagement. As a free, citywide, summer experience for middle school youth, the AfterZone camp provides approximately 150 youth with access to a wide variety of STEAM programs—provided by over 10 community-based organizations—that offer self-driven opportunities for the development of new skills, experiential learning that feels relevant to youth, and prioritizes youth voice and choice.

Responsibilities

· Support the development of youth coping strategies to social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health outcomes

· Maintain collaborative relationships with PASA staff, program providers/partners, school administration, and families to support youth growth

· Assist youth and families by identifying resources, providing information, referral and support

· Consult and collaborate with other PASA personnel in gathering and giving information regarding youth, and in establishing plans for interventions and supports, as needed

· Collaborate with PASA staff and program providers as needed to promote youth success

· Provide individual youth and program-wide crisis intervention, as needed

· Assist PASA staff during program arrival, transitions, and dismissal

· Perform other related duties as assigned by the Summer Site Coordinator and the Director of Middle School Initiatives

Qualifications

· A minimum of 2 years’ supporting urban youth

· Strong writing and communication skills

· Experience working with middle and/or high school youth or in a school setting

· Fluency in Spanish preferred, other languages are welcomed

· Experience with Providence- schools preferred

Attributes

PASA embodies an ethos of continuous quality improvement and is committed to offering an equitable, inclusive, and just working environment for staff and partners and program experience for youth and families. We seek staff with the following attributes:

· PASA embodies an ethos of continuous quality improvement and is committed to offering an equitable, inclusive, and just working environment for staff and partners and program experience for youth and families. We seek staff with the following attributes:

· Strong commitment to PASA’s mission to expand high-quality, engaging after-school opportunities to Providence youth

· Unwavering commitment to equity

· Dedication to youth voice, choice and agency with the recognition that youth must serve as leaders in PASA’s growth and development

· Relationship-builder who considers others’ perspectives and finds common ground

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced non-profit environment that values teamwork, perseverance, critical thinking, communication, and lifelong learning

Remuneration

· Contracts with PASA will be set at a rate of $30-35 per hour.

Program Schedule

Summer Program Dates: Monday July 8 – Friday, August 9, 2024

Coordinator Daily Schedule:

· Start Date: June 24th

· End Date: August 9th

· Hours: M-F – 10am-4:00pm

To Apply

To apply for the position, please submit a current resume to:

Renee Lafond

Providence After School Alliance

hr@mypasa.org

PASA prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability or handicap, age, marital status, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity/expression, domestic partnership status or HIV status. PASA also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to PASA facilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• School

Ability to Commute:

• Providence, RI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Providence, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person