Youth Worker A Summer Program (Beacon)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York Citys leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children youth and families homeless individuals and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description: Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours weekdays evenings weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative.

Position Summary: Youth Workers are assigned to assist with a group of co-ed children (grades K-8). Youth are divided into groups by grade for morning academic the afternoon groups are involved in reading enrichment project-based learning group games social-emotional competencies and field trips. Youth Workers are engaged with campers in all their daily activities. Together and through Group Work practice our staff works to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of all participants.

Schedule:Monday to Friday June 22 2026 through August:00am to 12:00pm and/or 5pm to 6:00pm 15-20 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $18/hr

Roles Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Fostering a learning stimulating environment that allows youths creative growth and development.
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership be a team member of a group of staff and a group of 25-30 youth in grades K-8.
• For grades K-5 work with NYC Public Schools Teachers to deliver educational programs for morning sessions (Monday-Thursday).
• Maintain sound supervision and always ensuring the safety of program participants.
• Supervise youth and participate in all activities.
• Building positive relationships with youth and peers serving as a role model with respect to demeanor communication behavior and the organizations mission philosophy and goals.
• Working with children on developmental and emotional issues
• Encourage program participation and development of social skills.
• Facilitate and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist escort groups to and from activity areas and field trips and carry out other tasks as directed by Group Leader.
• Assist in planning and leading activities and events.
• Enforce program rules identify and respond to participant behavior issues and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.).
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your childrens safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Attend staff training weekly meetings case conferences and supervision meetings.
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director and Vice President for Youth Servies.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High interest in working with school age youth.
• High School Diploma/GED; college preferred.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively.
• Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development.
• Must be able to pass background check including Fingerprint Screening.
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Create and able to implement plans for group.
• Effectively supervise children.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending kneeling and walking.

Work Environment:

• Outdoors/Indoors
• Supervision in water during swimming activities

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion creed gender national origin age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientationgender identityor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.