Youth Worker​/Early Childhood Assistant

part-time temporary-proposed period october 2026 through june 2027: approximately 12 hours weekly at $25 per hour (no benefits)

this position is specific to early childhood and will primarily provide direct support to the early childhood community engagement specialist in planning, preparing, coordinating, and implementing family engagement activities and community outreach initiatives. The position will also assist with existing early childhood programs and work collaboratively with parent ambassadors and other community partners to strengthen outreach and participation among manchester families.

Will require flexibility to support family and community.

• assists staff with the design, presentation, and coordination of positive youth development programs for the manchester youth service bureau.
• assists staff to monitor and evaluate programs and works with staff to improve them.
• participates and assists with other youth service bureau functions.
• communicates with court personnel, police, schools and other agencies where appropriate.
• operates a personal computer with word processing and other software.
• prepares written reports and evaluations.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• knowledge of programs and benefits in the community that are available to youth and their families and the ability to obtain the same
• knowledge of cultural issues affecting youth. Ability to act as a role model for youth.
• basic knowledge of counseling methods and procedures and ability to advise youth and their families.
• ability to deal tactfully with youth and to gain insight into and provide assistance and advice in sensitive situations.
• ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, their families, co-workers and community agencies.
• ability to respond effectively to conflict.
• ability to prepare written records and reports and ability to use or learn to use computers

associate’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field. Bachelors preferred. Experience working with youth or providing direct services to youth and/or their families is a plus. Applicable experience is considered in lieu of a degree. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

the above description is illustrative. It is intended as a guide for personnel actions and must not be taken as a complete itemization of all facets of any job.

the town of manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the manchester community.

town of manchester’s employees are essential to the town’s ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team.

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