Who We Are:

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Up to 10 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours (Fri-Yays), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Description: Responsible for coordination of age appropriate activities that focus on leadership, life skills, and sensitive topic awareness and supervision of youth that utilize the program on- or off-site.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises youth participants; provides youth participants with positive support, guidance, and training/development opportunities in coordination with both on-site or off-site youth activities and/or field trips.
• Researches and present activities to Reimagine Program Manager for monthly schedule development. Activities may include using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet. Activities are to be focused on leadership, self-confidence, self-empowerment, self-respect, alcohol/drug prevention, sexual abstinence and other sensitive awareness or prevention topics; and other positive, healthy life-style topics.
• Uses motivational techniques to encourage teamwork, cooperation, self-esteem, self-confidence, decision making, problem solving of participants; establishes achievable goals and objectives with participants.
• Provides instruction and monitors youth participants; maintains order during activities/games by counseling youth with behavioral challenges; documents and reports interactions; recommends disciplinary action as needed.
• Works with Program Manager to develop schedules detailing times and activities for youth; allows each youth opportunity to play in all games, in differing positions on field/court.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and obtains/maintains proper certifications; collaborates with co-workers; accessible by phone or email during shift.
• Provides a safe environment for youth by checking condition of facilities and equipment used; examines field/playground equipment prior to play for unexpected hazards; provides basic first-aid or contacts emergency services for severe injuries; keeps youth information sheet easily accessible for emergency contact information and/or existing medical conditions information.
• Prepares and distributes program packets when applicable; communicates program information to parents and youth both regularly and as-needed through various sources.
• Maintains logs for vehicle mileage and program equipment/supplies, reporting concerns of damage, maintenance, and/or repairs needed to supervisor.
• Prepares, modifies, and maintains written reports and/or financial and statistical reports and provides regular updates regarding program participants to committees, supervisor or manager as requested and/or needed.
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with the IDHS/NYAP program standards and regulatory compliance.
• Reports any problems with youth behavior, parent behavior, or staff to Supervisor via incident report; reports and documents serious incidents (child abuse, sexual abuse, etc.) to Supervisor and when necessary involves appropriate authorities.
• Participates in the development of and/or recommends new policies and procedures to enforce and/or revise program activities, goals, and objectives.
• Establishes and maintains a network of relationships with other outside agencies that may provide services or resources to youth participants; maintains professionalism in carrying out duties and interactions with others.
• Provides assistance in meal preparation and transportation of participants when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Activity Coordinator shall be at least 21 years of age and shall meet the both of the following requirements for education and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Three (3) years of experience in supervising youth and coordinating activities for youth preferred.
• Experience working with youth who have life challenges.
• Experience in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping, or related fields preferred
• Experience in developing recreational programming for school-age youth.
• Experience with conflict resolution, problem solving, crisis management and motivational techniques
• Familiarity with service area is preferred.
• Experience in administering educational or social programs, managing budgets, writing proposals, and supervising personnel strongly recommended.
• Applicants must have supervisory experience, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be extremely organized and present a professional business persona.
• Applicants must be able to work independently as well as with a team of individuals.
• Supervisory techniques and practices to include managing, scheduling, assigning, coordinating, and monitoring work of others;

Physical Requirements:

• The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this class.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, balance, bend at the waist, crouch, kneel, twist, use foot controls, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee must frequently lift carry and/or push/pull up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.).
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
• Works in outdoor weather conditions.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

COVID-19 Considerations:

We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in-home settings.

Covid-19 Vaccination Note:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP is strongly encouraging all employees become fully vaccinated against COVID by November 1, 2021. Documentation will be required. The State of IL has a separate mandate. For More Information Click Here

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

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Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off.