Child Life Specialist jobs in Pueblo, CO

Do you want to help our youth in our community?

Do you want to be a positive role model?

Then this is the job for you!

We would love for you to join our team.

Salary Range: $ 15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Hours: School Year – M-Th 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.(shifts vary)

Summer – 5 hours between 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. shifts vary.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

We offer Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities for children ages 6-12 years-old within a specific program area: Physical Education and health, Career and Education, Prevention, Social Recreation, and/or Arts & Crafts

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Create an environment that facilitates youth achievement:
• promote and stimulate program participation;
• register new members and participate in their Club orientation process;
• provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• using the Boys & Girls Clubs’ philosophy, maintain discipline among youth participants so that programs are carried out safely and efficiently.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Some courses in education, recreation, psychology, sociology preferred. Special consideration may be given for experience and personal qualifications in lieu of degree.
• Experience in working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to interact with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Commitment to gender equity issues.
• Willingness to work in multicultural settings.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.(Will be provided upon hiring.)
• Valid State Drivers License with little or no violations.

We are a drug free agency and will require drug testing and a criminal and fingerprint background check

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childhood development: 1 year (Required)
• Program development: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pueblo, CO 81004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person