Youth Counselor (PS 97)

## Description

**ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION**

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: <https://www.cpc-nyc.org>)

**PROGRAM SUMMARY**

Department of Youth & Community Development/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS) contracts with the Chinese-American Planning Council to provide youth after school services to school-age children ages 5-12 years old. COMPASS seeks to promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe, welcoming environments. The program includes academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment age-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of children during the after-school hours, on certain 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 97 – 1855 Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223**
• PS 160 – 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
• PS 255 – 1866 E 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Reporting to the Program Director and Site Supervisor, and in collaboration with the Education Specialist, 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.
• 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 at all times to ensure a safe and supportive environment; respond appropriately to behavioral concerns and medical needs.
• Document student attendance, behavior incidents, and classroom observations in accordance with CPC policies and program requirements.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative classroom culture that reflects CPC’s values and supports youth development.
• Communicate regularly and maintain positive relationships with program peers, site supervisors, school staff, and CPC leadership.
• Model respectful and professional relationship-building in all interactions with children, parents, staff, and school management.
• Ensure classrooms are organized, well-maintained, and stocked with necessary instructional and recreational materials.
• 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.
• Must have a high school diploma or 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.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role, including participating in training, accepting feedback, and building new skills.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and openness to reflective practice.
• Bilingual language proficiency preferred: Russian, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), 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
• 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 Mary Cheng and 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 they would like to be considered for. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to <[email hidden]> 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.