Job Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Flexible schedule

At least one evening per week, other days will be approximately 10:00AM - 6:00PM

At least one weekend activity per month, which would be a Friday night or Saturday/Sunday shift (approx. 2-4 hours)

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Youth Development Specialist for the Huntington Family Center. The Youth Development Specialist will outreach and engage school-aged youth while providing youth activities throughout the year.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Youth Development Specialist will provide educational enrichment opportunities for school-aged youth.
• Assist with the planning of age-appropriate programs, events, and other activities.
• The Youth Development Specialist will coordinate and facilitate all recreation/education activities.
• Maintain all programmatic record keeping requirements.
• The Youth Development Specialist will maintain a safe environment during all activities.
• Work collaboratively with parents, school personnel and other community resources.
• The Youth Development Specialist will demonstrate the ability to follow instructions from the supervisor.
• Provide training, oversight, and guidance to volunteers.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree required.

At least two years of experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting and knowledge of child development required.

Candidate must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's license required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position often requires sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time, traveling to different FSL offices, community meetings, home visits, etc.

Compensation details: 40000-42000 Yearly Salary

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