Position Title: Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) Position Summary: Youth Engagement Specialists (YES) are responsible for actively engaging children and youth ages 6-13 in safe, fun activities. Positions are part time (up to 29 hours per week). Desired work hours are weekly Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12PM - 7:00 PM and 9-3 some Saturdays. Wages range $12-$14 depending upon experience. Essential Responsibilities: - Facilitate a fun, child/youth-friendly, trauma-informed environment and a healthy, collaborative culture among staff. - Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of engaging activities. - Use strengths-based communication with staff, children and families. Know the names, interests, and goals of each individual child and youth. - Communicate regularly regarding challenges and successes with children and youth. Provide feedback regarding each child's progress towards their established goals. - Engage children and youth during program hours to ensure they are safe, happy, interacting with others appropriately, and that their social/emotional needs are met. - Follow proper security and confidentiality procedures. - Responsible for meeting productivity, quality and supervision standards. - Use verbal de-escalation efforts and crisis intervention when necessary. - Ensure that the play area and equipment are kept sanitary and safe. - Record attendance and activities when providing services. - Complete internal/external incident reports according to protocol. - Read, understand and abide by agency policies and procedures. - Attend staff meetings and clinical supervision meetings as required. - Participate in training programs and complete as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a collaborative a team. - Passion for working with and helping children and their parents/primary caregivers. - Ability to facilitate learning through play and highly engaging activities. - Knowledge and implementation of trauma-informed practices. - Willingness to learn and implement MindUp curriculum and/or Nurtured Heart Approach. - Knowledge of site licensing and/or accreditation preferred, but not required. - Desire to interact with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds - Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with factual, strength -based language - Ability to respect and set appropriate boundaries with youth, families, caregivers, professionals and co-workers - Ability to perform services with dignity, respect and professional demeanor. Requirements: - High school diploma or GED required. - Must be at least 21 years old. - Some experience working with children and/or youth preferred. - Some experience working with people with behavioral health needs preferred. - Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications. - Must possess and maintain valid AZ driver's license with proof of insurance. - Must possess or be able to acquire a valid Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card. About Us The Family Involvement Center (FIC) seeks mission-oriented people with a desire to help others. We pride ourselves in developing a workplace culture that encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work every day. As a member of the FIC Team you will have opportunities every day to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families. FIC operates an after-school program and a home/community respite program for children ages 5-12 who are enrolled in behavioral health services. FIC provides a safe, nurturing, supervised environment and a curriculum that helps school-aged children meet their individual goals. The program offers a careful balance of relaxed, fun activities and engaging learning experiences. Resumes with letters of interest should be sent via the "Reply by Email" form.