Program Aide I (Part-Time) (John Valenzuela Youth Center, Tucson)

Job Description

Job Description

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc . (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at:

OVERVIEW

Assists with the implementation of scheduled activities and special events (for example, arts, crafts, swimming, table games, cooking classes, homework, and field trips) for the after school and evening programs at John Valenzuela Youth Center. Position may from time-to-time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to lead and supervise small and large groups
• Assists with educational and recreational activities, such as outdoor/indoor games, computer tutoring, and homework as part of the daily schedule
• Maintains a clean and neat facility appearance daily
• Assists with recruitment, registration, intake, and follow-up services for youth participants or potential participants
• Provides supervision of youth at all times, ensuring a safe, healthful environment
• Observes center and program regulations
• Assists with gathering data for reports and grants related to the program
• Effectively communicates with diverse cultural and ethnic groups, including individuals with disabilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent organization skills
• 6 months of paid, internship, or volunteer experience working with children ages 5 through 18
• Ability to organize activities for children ages 5 through 18
• Good communication skills (appropriate style, grammar, and tone)

REGULATORY

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
• TB screening or chest X-ray

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree in social services or related field
• Additional duration of directly-related experience working with youth in an after school program
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
• Experience with programs serving high-risk youth

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.