Summer Youth Program Aide

Seeking four (4) dependable Summer Youth Program Aides to work with Youth Program Staff, assist with social recreation, cultural enrichment and related activities this Summer, according to the following schedule:

This grant funded summer employment program, is open to low to moderate income applicants, with limited work experience, from 18 to 24 years old, who are available for the following work schedule: 

Days:                Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

                          Saturday, as needed - TBD

Dates:              June 3, 2024 to August 30, 2024

Hours:              40 hours per week

This grant funded summer employment program, is open to low to moderate income applicants, with limited work experience, from 18 to 24 years old. 

The AIHFS Youth Program primarily serves American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth and young adults ages 5-18 in Southeastern Michigan, and strives to support positive youth development, family engagement, and increasing access to culturally appropriate prevention activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing youth program curriculum as required.
• Assist with meal preparations and clean up.
• Assists in preparation, staffing and clean-up of on and off-site events such as health fairs, field trips including camping and outdoor events, conferences, cultural events, and pow-wows.
• Assists in coordinating transports of youth to/from youth programming.
• Exemplifies professionalism with youth, families, visitors, and employees; shows courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.
• Consistently demonstrates respect for the capabilities, different cultures and/or personalities of internal and external clients.
• Relates well with, expresses concern for, and sincere interest in working with youth of all ages.
• Relates well, and works collaboratively with, all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Attend agency, departmental and local meetings, as required or requested.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by administration.

Education/Experience: High school degree or equivalent, some college experience preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be of ages 16 to 24 years (Entering the workforce)
• Must be self-directed.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle crises and tolerate stress professionally.
• Must have a valid MI drivers and be able to obtain a Chauffeur’s license within one month of being hired; other credential or licenses must be kept current and consistent with applicable regulations.