Beacons Youth Counselor – Beacons Hmong International Academy

Now Hiring:
Beacons Center Youth Counselor

Hourly Pay Range: $17.50 – $18.50 Status:
Part-Time

Location:

Hmong International Academy (HIA), Minneapolis Public Schools / YWCA Minneapolis

As a Beacons Center Youth Counselor, you'll provide direct service to participants in the Beacons Learning Center at Hmong International Academy. Beacons provides after-school academic and enrichment opportunities with a focus on inspiring youth to make positive decisions for themselves and their futures to students in grades K-5.

• Plan, prepare and facilitate/co-facilitate age appropriate and culturally informed educational activities utilizing and/or creating Youth Development curriculum
• Support in recruiting and maintaining program participant
• Help develop and maintain a safe learning environment that is student-centered, mission-focused, and accessible to a diverse student body
• Support communication and retention with participants and families Track program attendance daily and enter information into database on regular basis
• Participate in educational activities and trainings for professional and programmatic development including attending and participating in departmental and Beacons program team meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

School Year:
Monday - Thursday - 1:30PM - 5:30PM

Summer:
Hours subject to change based on summer activities and program need

You are interested in serving the community of HIA and have familiarity working with diverse school populations. You enjoy play and think about how to make it both engaging and educational. You are interested in learning and growing in a team-based environment.

• Relationship Building:
  You enjoy building strong relationships with elementary aged youth
• Consistency:
  You are reliable and show up on time and prepared
• Growth Mindset:
  You take advantage of opportunities for growth; feedback is a tool for improvement not a set back
• Cultural Responsiveness:
  You engage effectively with youth and families from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds
• Communication:
  You are comfortable with communicating your needs and challenges to your supervisor and working collaboratively to address them
• Accountability:
  You take personal responsibility for your actions

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of experience working with youth from low-income and inner-city families
• One year of experience planning and facilitating effective, structured groups
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to carry out duties independently, as well as in team setting
• Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Belief in the mission of the YWCA Minneapolis and able to convey its importance

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of experience working with youth from low-income and inner-city families
• One year of experience planning and facilitating effective, structured groups
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to carry out duties independently, as well as in team setting
• Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Belief in the mission of the YWCA Minneapolis and able to convey its importance

When you work here, you're joining a movement. We're not just teaching - we're building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.