Youth Counselor (Multiple Boroughs - School Age Child Care)

Job Description:

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

CPC School Age Child Care (SACC) programs are after school and summer programs that serve approximately students from grades K-5 each year (ages 5-12). The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth. The program offers creative and structured activities to strengthen participants’ academic skills and incorporates the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a variety of projects, as well as art and physical activities. SACC Programs generally operate on weekdays from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, with possible evenings, weekends, and school holidays.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is seeking motivated and caring Youth Counselors to join our afterschool programs at the following sites:

• PS 2 —122 Henry Street, Room 109, New York, NY 10002
• PS 20 —142-30 Barclay Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
• PS 124 —40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
• PS 130 —143 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
• PS 153 —1970 Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
• Chrystie Street —115 Chrystie Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10002

Reporting to the on-site Program Director, Youth Counselors play a key supportive role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of age-appropriate academic enrichment, recreational, and tutoring activities for School-Age Child Care (SACC) participants. Youth Counselors contribute to a safe, nurturing environment and model positive relationship-building with children, families, CPC staff, and school personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Group Leaders in planning and delivering engaging academic, enrichment, and recreational activities aligned with DYCD goals, including STEM and literacy initiatives.
• Support Group Leaders and the Education Specialist in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities and events.
• Tutor and provide academic assistance to participants as needed.
• Ensure all activities are age-appropriate, safe, and supportive of children’s development.
• Maintain active supervision of children to promote safety and positive behavior.
• Communicate regularly and maintain positive relationships with school principals, staff, afterschool personnel, families, and CPC colleagues.
• Model respectful and professional relationship-building in all interactions with children, parents, staff, and school management.
• Adhere to all program policies, procedures, and regulations established by DOHMH, DYCD, and CPC.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and support career growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Leader, Site Supervisor and Program Director to support program success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 5 to 12 years old in a structured educational, recreational, or youth development setting.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong social and emotional maturity and the ability to manage behavior effectively.
• Knowledge of positive youth development principles.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with children, families, staff, and school personnel.
• Bilingual language proficiency preferred in Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, Fujianese), Russian, or Spanish.
• Commitment to CPC’s mission and values, including cultural responsiveness and inclusion.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $17.00 - $18.50 per hour based on candidate's educational background; hours may vary per week through June 2026
• CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Ashley Huang, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. Candidates should indicate which location(s) they would like to be considered for. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.