Position Description

Youth Worker- Teen (part-time)
Division Human Service Programs
Rate $22.00 per hour
Application Requested By/Position may be open until filled 5/30/23
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Posting Date:
5/9/23
Department:
DHSP - Youth Programs
Job Code:
X965 (ID# 253)
Sequence #:
Number of Hours Per Week:
19.5 hours per week
Additional Work Hours Information:
Monday-Friday 6:00 PM -10:00 PM
Union Affiliation:
# of openings:
25
Type of Employment:
Regular
Civil Service Type:
None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Youth Worker is responsible for supporting programmed activities for Teen Youth Center Members between the ages of 14 - 19. The Youth Worker will work with the Program Director, Youth Center Director, and Group Leaders to lead a diverse group of Teen Center Members through a number of programmed activities, service projects, civic engagement, and leadership development. The overall goals for the Youth Worker are to provide direct service and establish positive relationships with Teen Youth Center members.  Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist the Program Director and Group Leaders to oversee the implementation of policies and procedures at the Youth Center.
  • Inform the Program Director and Group Leaders of specific Youth Center member needs or concerns that are brought to their attention.
  • Assist in the planning, design, organizing, and implementation of age-appropriate Youth Center programs and activities for youth between the ages of 14 - 19.
  • Provide a safe, structured, and stimulating environment for Youth Center members and volunteers.
  • Attend and participate fully in staff meetings, planning sessions, other meetings, staff development and training programs and activities as directed.
  • Be a positive role model to youth and develop meaningful relationships with Youth Center members.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience working with youth in an academic, recreational, or athletic setting. Should have good leadership, organizational, and team building skills. HS Diploma/GED required.  Familiarity with Cambridge neighborhoods preferred. The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse.  Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Main work environment is busy Youth Center. The noise level can be very loud. Youth Centers include classroom like settings, open environments, and gymnasium. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift fifty pounds and participate in activities that require physical exertion.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

  • Resume
  • Cover letter 

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ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.  Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.

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