Community Services Specialist I - Youth Employment bei City of Pomona, CA
City of Pomona, CA · Pomona, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
This recruitment will remain open until 100 applications are received or until September 21, 2025 whichever occurs first.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Multiple vacancies exist through the Youth Employment Program. Examples of assignments include assisting with after school programs, teen programming, senior programs, summer programming, sports, the library, special events (i.e. holiday events or movie nights), and homework assistance/tutoring to name a few.
Schedules vary based on program needs and will work approximately 10 hours per week. Some assignments will begin during the school year, while others will focus on summer. Training for various assignments will be held as needed. Any shift assignments and training taking place during the school year will occur during after school hours and on weekends. Summer shifts may include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. Hours and assignments are based on program needs and funding availability.
The Youth Employment Program is a temporary, seasonal at-will position scheduled to conclude on May 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension based on work performance, departmental discretion, availability of funding, and programmatic needs.
Youth Employees may be assigned to a number of areas including:
Teen Programs
Outdoor & Active Program (Sports)
After School / Camp Programs
Senior Programs
Special Events
Communications
Pomona Public Library
The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to impact their community positively.
A Career with Financial Growth:
- Continued Growth: Look forward to a 4% raise on 10/1/2025.
- Long-Term Benefits: Benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth.
- Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Position Duties
Must reside in Pomona.
Must be between the ages of 14 to 19 years of age.
- Must possess a work permit through the student's school upon employment.
- Must complete an official online City application.
- Must be available to complete required trainings to ensure successful performance of all duties.
Qualifications: Eligible applicants may be invited to interview to determine job placement. If no previous work experience, please provide any volunteer experience, schoolwork programs, activities, and/or special interests.
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
- Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.
- Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interactions.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
- Environmental Exposure and Tolerance: Performing under physical demanding conditions.
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
Minimum Qualifications
- Support City staff in planning, developing, and supervising Recreation programs and activities.
- Support group activities and programs such as indoor/outdoor games, sports, arts and crafts, special events, day excursions and other related activities
- Respond to the public; redirect inquiries to City staff when appropriate, give information pertaining to programs that are offered.
- Support in preparing sports and other equipment used at recreation sites.
- Support a safe program environment for participants.
- Complete required trainings.
- Support in maintaining a space that is welcoming and conducive to youth activities.
- Assist staff in youth recruitment, enrollment, program outreach, attendance maintenance/monitoring and tracking.
- Assist participants and other recreation staff in routine and emergency situations, including reporting incidents to adult staff.
- Support in documenting incidents/accidents and ensure proper communication to all parties as appropriate.
- Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, City officials, parents, volunteers, community members and co-workers.
- Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the City's image and mission statement are upheld.
- Support in all areas of recreation/Outdoor & Active/ special event and parks as needed.
- Support with Division and Citywide events.
- This position may perform other related duties as assigned that may not be listed.
Other Qualifications
Screening of qualifications is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. The examination process for this position may consist of: screening of your application, supplemental application, income verification, and an oral interview.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
If applicable, selected candidates may be required to submit authorization for the City to run a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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