Hmong International Academy Beacon's Youth Counselor

What You’ll Do:

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 futuresto 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 programmaticdevelopment including attending andparticipating in departmental and Beacons program team meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

Schedule:

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

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

Who You Are:

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.

Core Competencies

• RelationshipBuilding: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 avariety 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

Qualifications

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
• 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

Why YWCA Minneapolis

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.