Youth Advocate
Total Job Openings: 1
Job Immediate Start: Yes
Employment Type: Part-Time
Job Location: 1200 E Houston Street, Garrett, IN 46738
Work Hours: Afternoons
The mission of the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center is to celebrate and strengthen our vibrant community by connecting people and organizations through activities that improve the quality of life for the greater Garrett area. Within this mission we focus on strengthening families, promoting wellness, and developing partnerships. The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center is more than being about families… we are family! We are committed to making a difference in the lives we touch. We do this inclusively… uniquely delivering hope, direction, empowerment, and support bundled in a healthy mix of wellness, education, and fun!
Youth Advocates help to plan, lead, and participate in educational programs with older kids in our JAM Connect program, and will enjoy a high level of involvement in a variety of recreational, college/career readiness, literacy, and STEAM activities. Advocates assist our program Directors with all aspects of JAM Connect, including setup and teardown, preparing meals and snacks, and interacting with youth from grades 6 through 12 to form sincere and caring relationships. This position is categorized as 20+ hours per week with a schedule from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
$8.50 - $17.00 hourly
- 401K + Employer match
- Free JAM Membership - includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to pool, spa, and fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs
- Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays for employees working over 20 hours per week
- Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
- Competitive Wages
- Rewarding Career
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Plan and lead engaging educational youth programs, including but not limited to STEAM, College/Career Readiness, Youth Leadership, Literacy, and Recreational activities that align with both the Indiana Academic and Afterschool Standards
- Assist the Youth Directors with developing relationships and collaborations in the community in order to promote programs and obtain community input
- Assist the Youth Directors with keeping accurate records of student attendance and activities
- Assist the Youth Directors with planning and/or executing Family Engagement events for the students of our programs
- Assist with and lead the setup and tear down of all spaces utilized in the Youth Initiative programming
- Prepare meals for JAM Connect while abiding by the health code as well as food and storage procedure
- Abide by the Youth imPACT statements
- Interact with youth ranging in grade levels 6 to 12 on a daily basis with excitement, professionalism, and genuine interest
- Recognize that youth are ever-changing, and the role of Youth Advocate is to help young people facilitate autonomy, build self-awareness, develop metacognition, and construct identity while providing the support they express a need.
- Maintain a tidy and clean environment for the youth to engage in planned programming and activities
- High School Diploma is required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be self-motivated with a high level of organizational skills
- Experience working in non-profit organizations preferred
- Experience working with youth or children preferred
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with people of all ages
This position requires a commitment to the JAM Center’s mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring as well as a commitment to building developmental relationships with all members, participants and staff.
Customer Service Statement:
Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Every JAM Center employee is expected to be: an active listener, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, helpful, ethical, and willing to go the extra mile to exceed the customer’s expectations. We demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, integrity, and responsibility as role models in the JAM Center and the community at large.