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Providence After School Alliance
Youth Engagement Specialist
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$54,177 / year median in Rhode Island
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Providence After School Alliance Youth Engagement Specialist About PASA The Providence After School Alliance's (PASA) mission is to help close persistent opportunity gaps by expanding and improving quality after school, summer and other out-of-school time (OST) learning opportunities for all the youth of Providence. PASA does this by operating a system of public-private partnerships that contributes to student success and serves as a national model. PASA's partnership model engages middle and high school youth in a variety of learning opportunities that spark their curiosity, connect them to real world experiences, and allow them to explore their interests. For additional information on the PASA, go to www.mypasa.org. Job Description Youth Engagement Specialists are the front-line youth workers of the AfterZone. In collaboration with volunteers, program providers, school officials and other AfterZone Staff, Youth Engagement Specialists help ensure that the AfterZone is a safe and fun place for youth to be after school. Youth Engagement Specialists are responsible for leading high-quality programming, mentoring youth, and role-modeling positive interactions with the community-at-large. Youth Engagement Specialists must be able to work in person Monday-Friday from 1:30pm-5:30pm while program is in session. This is a part time, seasonal position that runs from August - June with up to 20 hours of work a week . Youth Engagement Specialists report directly to the respective AfterZone Site Coordinator. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, responsibilities of Youth Engagement Specialist include: Responsibilities Youth Development and Program Facilitation Serve as a positive role model for youth Work with a team of AfterZone staff to ensure that youth are engaged in positive activities and feel included Plan and lead activities to increase social and academic experiences for youth Provide youth with homework and academic support as needed Travel with groups of youth that participate in citywide intramural leagues Logistical Support Set up and distribute snack Manage daily attendance and data input Direct flow of student traffic Help organize transportation dismissal Serve as bus monitor Assist with all aspects of after school program set-up and clean-up Assist with program recruitment and special events Register students for program and update youth information on the program's online database Job Expectations In addition to job expectations laid out by your employer/supervisor and in relevant employee handbooks, it is expected that all