Employment Opportunities

The Youth Court Alliance Program Assistant, a part-time grant-funded position, will be responsible for supporting the Senior Director of Education Initiatives with the implementation of the Youth Court Alliance program in York County.

Essential Functions

• Program planning, development, and implementation of Youth Court Alliance.
• Support the development and program implementation at all site locations.
• Maintain and organize individual files for all Youth Court Alliance Participants.
• Provide mentorship to current and prior Participants of Youth Court Alliance.
• Collect data required for proper evaluation of program.
• Provide excellent classroom management and supervision of student volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality of all program related materials, clients, and cases.
• Assure the integrity of projects funded with public and private funds.
• Ensure the safety of program, Participants, and Members at all times.
• Track program expenses to ensure grant funds are spent within budgetary guidelines.
• Assist with the planning of events for Youth Court Alliance.
• Providing appropriate resources to students and their families at the discretion of the Director of Education Initiatives.
• Educate the community, stakeholders, business leaders, and families about community supports surrounding education.

The above requirements are representative of minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the individual will possess the ability and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

Educational and Other Requirements

• High school diploma required. A degree in education, behavioral or social sciences, criminal justice, organizational development, or related degree is preferred. Minimum of 1 year of experience in program implementation. This can include 1 year of consistent volunteer experience with one program.
• Excellent written/ oral communication and classroom management skills. Spanish fluency preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and organizations. Ability to work with children and high school aged youth.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise work of volunteers and interns.
• Willingness to be a constant role model and mentor to youth.
• Demonstrated reliability and positive work habits.
• Fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with our insurance provider’s requirements.
• Ability to pass background checks in accordance with insurance provider and legal requirements.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Work Structure

• The part-time position is scheduled 20 hours per week.
• Shift options are either 12-5:00pm or 12:30-5:30pm Monday-Thursday.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other information to consider:

• The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 
• The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned, might be part of the job.  
• This job description does not constitute an employment contract; the employment relationship between UWYC and the employee is an at-will relationship.

United Way of York County is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply email your resume to Jazzy Orris at orrisj@unitedway-york.org 

Youth Court Alliance Interns provide administrative and program support to Youth Court Alliance.

Key Responsibilities

  Administrative

1. Compile data and maintain files for the Youth Court Alliance program.
2. Provide routine reports to the Director of Education Initiatives.

  Program Development

1. Support the development and program implementation of Youth Court Alliance at all site locations.
2. Maintain confidentiality of all program-related materials, clients, and cases. 
3. Provide excellent communication and customer service.
4. Follow up with Youth Court Alliance assignments to report on status toward completion.
5. Assist with the recruitment and retention of student volunteers. 
6. Providing appropriate resources to students and their families at the discretion of the Youth Court Alliance Program Manager. 
7. Assist with the planning of events for Youth Court Alliance.

  Technical Assistance

1. Help provide classroom management and assist with training student volunteers.
2. Attend Truancy Task Force Meetings.
3. Provide feedback on program improvement.

  Other

1. Assist the development of projects, programs, or services related to the betterment of children and youth.
2. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Educational and Other Requirements

1. Pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate's degree or a recent college graduate.
2. Comfortable working with middle and high school-aged youth. 
3. Must know how to use Microsoft Word and Excel.  Must be willing to learn how to use additional databases.
4. Patience. 
5. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
6. Confidentiality required. 
7. Able to pass a background check.
8. Ability to relate well to a variety of people, to work quickly and collaboratively.
9. Ability to be a constant role model and mentor.
10. Possess a valid driver’s license in accordance with our insurance provider’s requirements, as well as access and ability to drive a motor vehicle.  
11. Willingness to adhere to safety procedures and follow state-regulated laws.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other information to Consider:

• The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 
• The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned, might be part of the job.  
• This job description does not constitute an employment contract; the employment relationship between UWYC and the employee is an at-will relationship.

United Way of York County is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply email your resume to Jazzy Orris at orrisj@unitedway-york.org