Lead Youth Mentor

Lead Youth Mentor

Pay Range $18.53 - $20.67 per hour

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

The Lead Youth Mentor plays a key role in supporting children's growth and development in CTI's School Age Program, providing before- and after-school care in a safe, nurturing environment.

In addition, this role serves as the on-site lead in the absence of the Site Manager, supporting staff, fostering teamwork, and ensuring that every child and team member can thrive in a resilient and connected community.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Represent as the Lead in charge when a Site Manager is not on site, maintaining site operations.
• Assist in implementing program policies and procedures including maintaining accurate attendance and other records, following Early Education and Care Regulations and USDA Guidelines.
• Responsible for working at all school age sites as assigned.
• Provide supervision and safety of children. Maintain a daily group list and attendance.
• Serves as a small group and individual mentor to 8 children at their assigned site, supporting each individual child's personal and academic growth by sharing experience, guidance, and encouragement.
• Recognize the child enrolled as an individual, helping children to develop as a member of the group.
• Present respectful communication and maintain standards for behavior through a positive approach.
• Assist in creating the weekly curriculum.
• To develop a relationship with the youth in the aim of providing support, guidance, friendship, positive interaction, exposure to positive activities, opportunities to learn life skills and positive problem-solving skills, to ease some of the fear, anger and sadness.
• Demonstrate good character, emotional stability, and a responsible lifestyle while in the presence of youth.
• Assist with daily activities and follow the daily curriculum plans and schedule.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces that include setting up the daily spaces (i.e.: breaking down tables, rearranging the spaces and cleaning at the end of the day).
• Participate in case management of families involved. Share concerns about children and families with Site Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
• Broaden knowledge of the cultural and ethnic heritage of the children and families served.
• Uphold the values of CTI - Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age, have a desire to work with youth and meet one of the following:

• Have a bachelor's or associate degree and 3 months' experience working with school-aged children.
• OR have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have 6 months' experience including 3 months supervised experience at a school age childcare program.
• OR have nine months' experience with school-age children including three months' supervised experience at a school age childcare program.

• Must be able to pass background check which includes fingerprinting
• Evidence of physical exam within 1 year of hire date
• Evidence or immunity to MMR
• Participate in a minimum of 12 hours of EEC approved training
• Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid as required by EEC
• Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

Benefit Information

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off - Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve

Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.