Circles Youth Facilitator

To apply:

https://www.owcap.org/owcap-careers/#op-500718-circles-youth-facilitator-

Summary: 

As our Circles Youth Facilitator, you will consistently and effectively care for children and youth of Circles participants during weekly Circles program meetings. You will appreciate the clear guidelines and well-established structure and routines in this position. In addition to your previous experience in childcare, you will lean into your natural creativity as you adapt the Circles curriculum to meet the needs of children in the program. We are Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP), and we are searching for a Circles Youth Facilitator to ensure the safety of children in the Circles program while implementing age-appropriate activities.

What you’ll need to be our Circles Youth Facilitator:

• Accurate, sincere, and imaginative with a patient approach to work        
• Accommodating and analytical, with a strong adherence to established guidelines        
• A creative problem solver, who consistently carries out methodical processes
• Must have attained or be working toward High School diploma, or equivalent
• Must have experience working with children in an educational and/or child care setting. Volunteer service may be included at the discretion of OWCAP
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to work Wednesday evenings, 3:30 – 8:30

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Status – part time, non-exempt, must be able to work Wednesday evenings
• Engaging, meaningful work that makes a difference in our local communities
• Excellent leadership & work culture that values & recognizes its employees
• Starting Pay - $12.50

What you’ll do as the Circles Youth Facilitator:

Facilitate weekly Circles youth program and classes.

Implement Circles youth curriculum; ensuring age-appropriate activities

Plan developmentally appropriate weekly activities in coordination with the Lead Youth Facilitator in support of program requirements.

Use and embrace families culture, ethnicity, background and composition in weekly activities Provide for the care and safety of infants, children and youth during weekly Circles meetings.

Maintain safety of children at all times, ensuring that no child is left alone.

Coordinate with and provide guidance and training to youth volunteers.

Provide training on skills related to healthy parent-child relationships. Use developmentally appropriate behavior guidance.

Advise Circles Coach and/or supervisor of any concerns that may require parental consultation, and participate in consultations on an as needed basis.

Assist with hygiene cleanliness, i.e., changing diapers/clothing. Assist in food preparation/ set up and clean up. 

Care for and maintain appearance and cleanliness of space used for activities.

Who we are:

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership www.owcap.org

Thank you for considering an opportunity at Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP). Our mission is to elevate individuals, families, and communities of Weber Country by improving self-sufficiency through services and collaboration. Our programs include Head Start/ Early Head Start, Mental Health Support, Housing Assistance, Employment Assistance, Financial Literacy & Asset Management, VITA, Adult High School Diploma and GED Scholarships, On-Site Weber School District (WSD) Adult Education Classes, On-site WSD ESL Classes, and Communities that Care – Roy.

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership is a very visible and vocal advocate for serving the needs of the community. We are excited to review your application and hope your talents and abilities will help us all achieve our goal of providing exceptional programs and services to those in need.