•      RATE OF PAY:  $9.79 per hour
•      CLOSING DATE:  THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004
•      MIN. TRAINING & EXP:  Associates degree or equivalent in Human Services or related field plus a minimum of one year experience with youth on casework, group work, education, program development, recreation or equivalent combination.  Valid driver's license.
•      HOURS OF WORK:  15 - 19.5 per week

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Youth Services Director, assists in supervising the daily operation of the Youth Center programs and members; utilizes a prevention and intervention framework to support and assist at-risk youth; stimulates interest and leads a variety of positive youth development activities.

Assists in planning and providing youth groups and clubs; carries out Youth Center policies and procedures ensuring members demonstrate appropriate behaviors; participates in staff training and team building; practices positive role model behavior; maintains a safe and clean Youth Center facility; assists in insuring the Center maintains adequate supplies; prepares daily paperwork; handles youth center monies as directed; assists in field trips and outdoor activities; does related work as required; regular & punctual attendance.

Ability to engage youth in positive relationships; knowledge and ability to facilitate positive youth development activities; knowledge and skill in leadership techniques; ability to be a positive role model; ability to carry out policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships in a staff team; ability to communicate effectively.

Must successfully complete Town of Enfield sponsored First Aid and CPR training programs. 

Hours of work are 2 to 3 evenings a week 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and occasional Saturdays.  Hours will not exceed 19 ½ hours per week.

Applications are available in the Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 or by calling (860) 253-6345 or visit our website at www.enfield.org.  Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2004.  EOE/AA