Jobs in Little Rock, AR

About the role

You will be responsible for providing a safe and enriching out-of-school time program for K-12th grade in accordance with Arkansas’ Minimum Licensing Standards. Our Club operates every day after school and all day during school-out-days (school breaks, summer break, teacher in-service days). Youth Program Specialists will implement a trauma-informed, two-generation approach to support youth and families in their journey out of homelessness.

What you'll bring

• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-direction
• Some supervisory experience with youth and staff
• Ability to develop relationships with the youth and nurture them through behavior and family challenges
• High School diploma required
• Obtain CPR / First Aid certification within first 90 days of employment
• Complete Youth Worker Certification within 6 months of hire
• Complete the Arkansas New Staff Orientation within 90 days of hire
• A background or college courses in education, social work, or psychology preferred
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth is preferred