Temporary - Youth Mentor (as needed)

Job Details: Job Location: 120 San Joaquin Remote - Stockton, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00Hourly, Job Category: Education, Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Youth Mentor (as needed) will provide coverage and facilitate a wide range of creative activities for students within the Afterschool Program. This position will be responsible for coordinating and leading organized sports and enrichment activities during morning/lunch time recess and Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOP) program hours. The objective of the program is to provide structure and create a fun learning environment where students can expand their interest and build interpersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all El Concilio California policies and procedures
Readily available to provide coverage at all 13 elementary sites within the after school program
Create educational and recreational lesson plans to instruct students from grade levels K-8th grade
Provide supervision during recess engagement
Limit the use of cell phone usage during supervision of students
Develop engaging activities where students of all grade levels can participate
Adapt sporting activities for the purpose of supporting and/or reinforcing student participation
Plan and schedule sports and enrichment activities for morning/lunch recess and ELOP after school programs
Maintains physical education equipment (e.g. adapting sporting materials, setting up/taking down game equipment, taking attendance/inventory, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items
Provide supervision to all students at any worksite assigned to.
Adhere to District and school site policies/procedures to ensure a safe environment for students
Assume responsibility for the safety of students indoors and outdoors
Prepare written accident reports as necessary
Follow Mandated Reporter protocols based on training when necessary
Participate in relevant trainings and collaborative meetings as required
Respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and mediate conflicts that may occur during activities
Instruct students in the rules and mechanics of sports, games, and teamwork
Lead hands on enrichment activities with students in the ELOP/afterschool program
Redirect students in a positive manner and provide mentoring support on a daily basis
Actively participate in learning activities and provide tutoring based on student needs
Provide all students necessary equipment and provide instruction on use of materials for safety purposes
Work alongside and collaborate with youth mentors and other specialty staff
Assist other Youth Mentors with coverage during site assignment as needed
Keep accurate information regarding student attendance and progress during activities
Relay any information to Lead Youth Mentors and Program Coordinator regarding program updates
Maintain a professional relationship with all students, parents and school personnel
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without accommodation satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, an/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

18 years of age or valid work permit.
Reliable transportation or personal vehicle is highly preferred.
Required to travel to all 13 sites as needed.
Must be available based on availability provided (work schedule varies upon assigned site)
Successful completion of Live scan fingerprint background check
Successful completion of a negative Tuberculosis test
Maintain acceptable work habits such as attendance, punctuality, time management, team work, etc.
Understand and work effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Initiative-Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 
Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Language: Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma/GED equivalency and 48 semester units is highly preferred; or a high school diploma/GED equivalency and completion of Paraprofessional Exam is required in lieu of 48 semester units.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License
Up to date automobile insurance
Successful completion of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Successful completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Successful completion of HIPPA Training
Successful completion of Mandated Reporter Training

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk and listen for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop and lift and move up to 25 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high noise level. Primary work environment is an elementary school setting and public venues.  The employee will frequently be required to work outside in moderate weather.

Employees shall work in a non-hostile work environment. That is, the employee is expected not to engage in any activity that unreasonably interferes with performance of any other employee, such as harassment, unlawful discrimination or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates another person. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, WORKPLACE DIVERSITY, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

El Concilio California is an equal employment opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical, or mental disability, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.

The information herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.