Guidance And Prevention Specialist - After School - Part Time

Guidance & Prevention Specialist - Part Time - STATEN ISLAND, NY

Job Title: Guidance & Prevention Specialist

Schedule: 10-25 hours min. per week - Monday thru Friday 2pm to 6pm
Job Type: Part Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports To: Program Director and Director Prevention
Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Guidance & Prevention Specialist will be responsible for assessing the needs of at-risk members of their site, such as child neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, unmet emotional needs, stresses of child care, drug/alcohol abuse, attitude towards violence and peer pressure. Employees are responsible for complying with all UAU standards.

Please note this is a Part-Time position, Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm (approx. 20-25 hours per week/ 2-3 days per week). This position also requires daily travel throughout Staten Island and reliable transportation is a MUST. Fluent SPANISH Speaking is a MUST.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Facilitate individual and group counseling
• Attend professional development and staff training
• Implement evidence based curriculum
• Conduct assessments and complete prevention counseling paperwork
• Complete documentation corresponding to delivery of prevention services
• Monitor data collection and attendance records
• Maintain updates and deliverables
• Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants
• Engage in the community and target population participants
• Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD and UAU
• Remote work as assigned and outlined in remote guidelines & policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or GED or High School diploma required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Valid drivers license
• 2+ years of direct working experience in youth services or school aged children (5yrs to 18yrs of age)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and occasional weekends.
• Ability to work on community outreach and administrative tasks as needed.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and remote video platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - Spanish Speaking a PLUS
• Strong problem solving and mathematical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed
• Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
• Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
• Involves sitting approximately 50% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
• May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person