Teen Center Counselor II (Recreation Leader II-H)

The Department:
The City of Palo Alto has a long and proud history of investing in Recreation. It is what makes Palo Alto a desirable place to live and work. Through diverse and innovative programs, Palo Alto Recreation plays an important role in creating a healthy community.
 
The Position:
The City of Palo Alto is seeking a strong, creative, and dynamic leader in the role of Teen Center Staff at the Mitchell Park Community Teen Center and Bryant Street Community Center. Through targeted enrichment programing, the Teen Center Staff helps to provide the space, resources, support, and opportunities for the Palo Alto youth to be empowered and thrive within their schools, homes, and communities.

Learn more about the Mitchell Park Teen Center- the DROP HERE!

Tentative Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and occasional weekend work.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Teen Center Counselor Responsibilities:

Maintain a positive, safe, and productive work environment by ensuring that the Teen Center and any other spaces used are neat, organized, and foster physical and emotional safety for all participants.
Instruct participants on the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
Review program work plans with Teen Center Site Director and Youth and Teen Services Coordinator for effective program implementation.
Interact professionally and appropriately with parents, participants, and staff.
Occasionally facilitate life skills and team-building activities for participants.
Plan and lead organized enrichment activities for youth to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills.
As needed, differentiate activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment.?? Complete required forms, reports, and evaluations.
Participate in staff meetings and on-going training opportunities.
Comply with all City of Palo Alto policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Teen Counselor I in their performance.
May be required to create and finalized program schedules with Teen Services Coordinator

Preferred Qualification: 
Sufficient education, training, and/or work experience to demonstrate the possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

• At least one year's experience working with children in a formal setting.

• Demonstrated skill in youth instruction.

• At least one year of leadership experience.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found.  Position may be filled within the series of Rec Leader I/II based on experience. More than one position may be filled from this posting.

This is an SEIU Hourly position with limited benefits that is budgeted to not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year (July - June). The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

In lieu of providing a medical plan, the City offers a medical stipend of $3.48.