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Harlem Children's Zone

Youth Advocate

New York, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Encourage positive character development in all youth * Assist with program set-up and clean up * Maintain and monitor materials and equipment for the afterschool enrichment program * Support Harlem ...

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Youth Peer Advocate

New York, NY · On-site

$29.23 - $32.93/hr

Provide public education about youth mental health issues * Assist in the organization of social, recreational and educational activities for youth * Assist in outreach activities * Represent the ...

Alternatives, Inc

Level 2 Youth Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K/yr

Participate in the development and facilitation of youth development programming with CCBYS youth. * Assist in preparing cases to be petitioned in court, including collecting necessary information ...

Buckner International

Child and Youth Coordinator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Develop and manage a system to coordinate on-site and off-site programs and to aid with communication among program sponsors/collaborators. * Assist program to develop children and youth ...

Alternatives, Inc.

Level 2 Youth Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K/yr

Participate in the development and facilitation of youth development programming with CCBYS youth. * Assist in preparing cases to be petitioned in court, including collecting necessary information ...

Alternatives, Inc

Level 2 Youth Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K/yr

Participate in the development and facilitation of youth development programming with CCBYS youth. * Assist in preparing cases to be petitioned in court, including collecting necessary information ...

Buckner International

Child and Youth Coordinator

Tyler, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Develop and manage a system to coordinate on-site and off-site programs and to aid with communication among program sponsors/collaborators. * Assist program to develop children and youth ...

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Youth Assistants are professionals who support youth programs and activities, often working in schools, community centers, or recreational organizations. They assist in planning, organizing, and supervising events or services designed for children and teenagers. Their responsibilities may include mentoring youth, facilitating group activities, and providing a safe and positive environment. Youth Assistants play a key role in fostering social, emotional, and educational development among young people.

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Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in youth workHigh school diploma; often requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentSchools, community centers, recreational facilitiesSchools, counseling centers, juvenile facilities
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, schools, youth programsEducational institutions, mental health agencies, juvenile justice systems
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

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Youth Advocate

New York, NY • On-site

Harlem Children's Zone
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Harlem Children's Zoneexternal

$25 - $30/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Youth Advocate to support the Promise Academy After School program.

The Youth Advocate will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Youth Advocate will join our Promise Academy After School team that educates and empowers youth to become agents of positive personal and social change through the arts, academics, and activism. The ideal candidate will be able to develop strategies to expose students to the arts and support career preparation in the performing arts field.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.

Requirements

  • A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of experience working in youth development
  • Must have knowledge of the New York City school system

Who you are

  • Ability to effectively engage students
  • Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills
  • Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem


What You'll Do

  • Work directly with Middle School/High Schools scholars in all their high-quality enrichment activities (i.e., Arts, Music, Theatre, etc.)
  • Motivating and maintaining the interest of the student while setting an example in all areas, including time and attendance
  • Work with activity specialists to create and develop quality curricula for enrichment activities based on the Advocate's specialty and student needs (Art, Film, Music, Theatre, etc.)
  • Develop lesson plans that are level appropriate for each group
  • Monitor and evaluate enrichment activities to ensure programs reach target goals and implement modifications as needed by the program
  • Encourage positive character development in all youth
  • Assist with program set-up and clean up
  • Maintain and monitor materials and equipment for the afterschool enrichment program
  • Support Harlem Children's Zone organization-wide programs and events
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Schedule

  • Promise Academy I Teen Afterschool Program - Fall & Spring Monday through Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm, Fridays 2:00pm-7:00pm, Summer Schedule Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
  • Promise Academy II Teen Afterschool Program - Fall & Spring Monday through Thursday 1:00pm-7:00pm, Fridays 3:00pm-7:00pm, Summer Schedule Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. 

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below. 

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include: 

  • Career advancement
  • Paid sick leave
  • Employee referral bonus 
  • Physical wellness discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.

The hourly range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.

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