Job description

J O B D E S C R I P T I O N

POSITION: Youth Program Assistant (Academic and Summer)

AGENCY: Community Action Council of Portage County

RESPONSIBLE TO: Special Programs Coordinator or Delegate

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Youth Assistant of the Community Action Council of Portage County is generally responsible for assisting the Special Programs Coordinator (After School Coordinator) with the day-to-day operations of the agency’s school year & summer programming located at the CAC
Youth Center at 519 Walnut St in Ravenna, OH. The position is classified as seasonal, non- exempt but may be adjusted to meet program/agency needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with all other daily operations and management of the organizations after school operations located at the CAC Youth Center at 519 Walnut Street in Ravenna, OH, including but not limited to general cleaning, security, child safety and others as assigned.
• Assist with Youth center programming, as directed by agency staff in such areas as leadership and character, arts, sports, field trips, recreation fitness, academic improvement and education. Oversee other activities, as assigned;
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks while supervising a large number of children, resolve conflicts among children/teens, respond to parents concerns, compliments and complaints, and appropriately discipline children.
• Provide for all food and nutrition-related activities for the after school program, including

Food Services and daily meals/lunches/snacks for program participants;

• Must be able to attend required trainings and comply with program guidelines.
• May assist with general operations related to the activities of the 21st Century Learning

Center through the Ravenna School District and comply with additional district requirements and policies if applicable;

• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a social service or governmental organization; must possess high school diploma or equivalent; must possess excellent communication skills, be dependable, creative, and be able to positively interact with staff, low-income, elderly, youth, minorities, and other organizations, and be sensitive to the needs and problems of youth and low-income families in
Portage County. Must enjoy working with children, generally ages 6-12 years.

• Must be able to comprehend all local, state, and federal government policies and regulations as they relate to program operations and personnel.

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Community Action Council of Portage County
Job Description: Youth Program Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS (Continued)

• Must be able to work independent of close supervision and possess strong decision- making abilities while working as a member of a cohesive team.
• Must be able to pass all background checks applicable to working with children and submit to periodic drug test in line with CAC policies and procedures. Must possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and be insurable if applicable. Failure to maintain same may result in termination.
• Must be able to lift and move various objects weighing at least 25 lbs;
• Must be capable of participating in certain physical activities in conjunction with program participants including but not limited to walking, running. and jumping if applicable;
• Must be able to attend various training and certification workshops often outside of normal work hours;
• Should be willing to participate in agency events, job fairs, and other events regardless of specific program;
• Must possess reliable transportation and be punctual.

WORK HOURS AND COMPENSATION

• Must be available to work daily between 2:30pm-6:30pm (9am-3pm occasionally) during the Academic School Year (approximately September through May, if applicable).
• Must be available to work daily between 8:00am-4:00pm during the Summer

(approximately June through mid-August) if applicable;

• Estimated weekly hours would generally average between 14 and 20 hours per week during the school year and 36-40 hours per week during summer.
• Seasonal/part-time staff; receives no paid holidays; no other benefits are included.

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Signature: Date:

Community Action Council will consider all qualified applicants for employment without

regard to race, religion, color, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, or

ancestry. The Community Action Council is an equal opportunity employer.

The Community Action Council of Portage County is an “at-will employer” and all

employment relationships are on an at-will basis.

8/2/2018; 03/31/19; 9/30/19; 10/1/2021

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ravenna, OH 44266: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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