Beacons Center Youth Counselor

• Location 1501 n 30th avenue,Minneapolis, MN, 55411,United States
• Base Pay $17.50 - $18.50 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

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 afte r - 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 participat ing 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 variet y 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

Required

• 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
• 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.