Job Description

Job Location: Davis, CA 95618,

Position Type: Part Time,

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly,

Department: CHOC Services

Reports To: Resident Services Coordinator

Revised By: Juan Pulido

Status: Part-time Onsite (10-15 hrs per week) Mon - Wed 12pm - 5pm

Location: Windemere I & II, 3100 5th Street, Davis, CA 95618

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Youth Coordinator plans and facilitates a safe, engaging, and supportive after-school program for children and youth living in affordable housing communities. Working approximately 10 hours per week, the Youth Coordinator creates a positive environment that promotes academic success, social-emotional development, life skills, and community engagement while building positive relationships with youth, families, volunteers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging after-school activities for school-aged children and youth.
• Provide homework assistance and support educational enrichment activities.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that encourages positive youth development.
• Implement age-appropriate recreational, social-emotional learning, and life skills activities.
• Maintain attendance records and complete required program documentation.
• Communicate with parents, caregivers, property management, and Community Impact staff as appropriate.
• Prepare activity materials and maintain an organized program space.
• Support community events and family engagement activities as assigned.
• Ensure program activities comply with organizational policies and safety procedures.
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner while serving as a role model for youth.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to successfully pass all required background clearances, including DOJ/FBI fingerprinting, prior to working with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation to travel to assigned program locations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and participate in indoor and outdoor youth activities.

Experience

• Experience working with children or youth in an educational, recreational, childcare, or community-based setting preferred.
• Experience facilitating group activities, homework assistance, or enrichment programs preferred.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations and families is desirable.
• Experience working in affordable housing, nonprofit, or community-based programs is a plus.

Skills

• Bilingual fluency in English and a second language preferred
• Ability to establish positive, supportive relationships with children, youth, and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate engaging youth activities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, and virtual communication platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Able to use a personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Able to work cooperatively as a member of a housing team (with resident services and property management) and accept supervision and training
• Possess a valid California Driving License, a good driving record and a vehicle with a current registration and insurance
• Available for occasional evening and weekend meetings and special events with residents as needed

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily at program sites and community spaces within housing communities
• May require occasional local travel between sites
• Will occasionally be required to work outdoors during events or community activities
• Exposure to noise typical in group settings involving children or youth
• Must be comfortable working in multicultural and socioeconomically diverse environments

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of supplies or equipment
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching during program set-up, facilitation, and clean-up
• Ability to sit for extended periods while assisting with homework or administrative tasks
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and to interact with program participants

Qualifications