Position Title: After-School Counselor

Supervisor: Chief Youth Engagement Officer

Job Type: Part-Time (22.5 hours weekly), Hourly

Overview:

YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women in East Tennessee. We live this mission every day in six counties, bringing lifesaving and life-changing services and transforming our communities. Our values, rooted in an intersectional mission of antiracism, promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA leads initiatives for women who would otherwise be homeless, survivors of domestic violence, families, and young people across the region. Our dynamic workplace promotes excellence and balance and places high value on innovation, collaboration, and growth. Join us!

This position works in our After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) located at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center in East Knoxville. This program serves middle school-aged youth. We are seeking high-quality professional role-models with sound character and a diverse skillset to provide support and attention to our students’ needs, social and emotional development, and academic success. We are looking for part-time staff who are truly passionate about impacting the lives of young people in a supportive and engaging environment.

The Duties and Responsibilities of this position are to:

• Use the knowledge of YWCA programs and policies to promote Association and Mission Statement in the community.

• Interact with other program personnel, volunteers, and staff to meet the needs of all YWCA members and participants. Participate in agency activities as necessary.
• Comply with YWCA policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety at all times for children, staff, and facility.
• Actively participate in program activities with children.
• Communicate with parents as needed.

• Prepare for field trips, areas for games, crafts, and snacks.
• Maintain good housekeeping daily.
• Enforce disciplinary polices and procedures to students.
• Assist Director as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge and Training Required to Meet Position Responsibilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must have experience working with children and youth. Must be available to work the weekly schedule.
• Must have experience with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Requires possession of organizational, numerical, communicational, computer, interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Must have a “people first” attitude and possess the ability to think creatively, work under pressure and within time constraints, and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Creates opportunity for growth and development among team members and is sensitive to different learning styles and lived experiences.

Pay Information:

• $15.00 hourly

Schedule:

• 22.5 hours weekly
• Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00pm
• August 1, 2022-May 31, 2023

Work Location:

• Phyllis Whealtey Center- 124 S Cruze Street Knoxville, TN 37915

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and United Way Community Partner. In line with our mission, YWCA is a safe and welcoming environment for clients, partners, and employees. We actively pursue diversity in our team members and are committed to personal and professional growth in areas of racial and social justice, including racial equity, justice, and healing; gender identity and sexual orientation; religion; immigration; and intersectionality. Women, historically excluded populations, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY: please provide a resume (including references), a cover letter, and a completed YWCA application form (available at www.ywcaknox.com) delivered in person, or via US or other mail service, or by email to:

HR Department

YWCA Knoxville

420 West Clinch Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37902

Email: sschilling@ywcaknox.com