Youth Development Leader I Zach Gordon Youth Center
Youth Development Leader I Zach Gordon Youth Center
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- Zach Gordon Youth Center is looking for Youth Development Leaders!
The ZGYC team is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness connection and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We have fun and also we are dedicated and care deeply about our community.
Typical Responsibilities
Youth Development Leaders are responsible for supervising the center and engaging with youth. These positions build relationships with youth by playing games doing art work teaching life skills and providing a supportive ear. They also do some cooking cleaning and checking in youth and adults when they come in to the center creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that is welcoming to all.
An ideal candidate for this position is someone who enjoys teens and young adults and who is willing to meet youth where they are at and not give up on them. We are looking for someone who has and understands healthy boundaries when working with vulnerable populations. We are looking for someone who understands and is willing to continue to learn how childhood trauma impacts the lifespan and how systemic inequities and historical trauma impact our community today. Strong communication and empathy skills are a must!
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATIONThis position works 12 five hour shifts weekly and provides relief to other staff from time to time. The position is based at Zach Gordon Youth Center in downtown Juneau.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Licenses:First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment.
AND
Experience:any combination of work experience or postsecondary education totaling three 3 months in any field.
Substitute: One course from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience. A secondary degree in any field will also substitute for experience.
Note: Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 9 Appointments to this position are offered conditionally pending the results of a criminal records report (NonFBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
For Shelter Positions: Under Alaska Statute 12.62.400 9 Appointment to this position is offered conditionally pending the results of a National Criminal History report through the FBI. Applicants must submit their fingerprints to continue in the hiring approval process. The applicant will receive a copy of the report of findings and may dispute within 5 days of receiving them. Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.
Supplemental Information
For specific questions in reference to this vacancyapplicants may contact the hiring manager.
Hiring Manager:Ty Shae
Phone Number:
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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StatementThe City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callor TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or 155 Heritage Way Juneau AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time
