YWCA KNOXVILLE & THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

Position Title: After School Counselor

Supervisor: Chief Youth Engagement Officer

Job Type: Part-Time (25 hours weekly), Hourly

Overview:

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women across East Tennessee. Every day, we put this mission into action through life-saving and life-changing programs that support women, children, and families in six counties. Rooted in the values of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity, we work to create inclusive systems that strengthen and transform communities. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join a passionate team that’s making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve!  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use the knowledge of YWCA programs and policies to promote Association and Mission Statement in the community.
• Interact with other program personnel, volunteers, and staff to meet the needs of all YWCA members and participants.
• Participate in Association activities, as necessary.
• Comply with YWCA policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety at all times for children, staff, and facility.
• Collect and Record required monthly data.
• Actively participate in program activities with children.
• Communicate counselor needs to assigned reporting director.
• Prepare all supplies for empowerment areas, snacks, and cooking.
• Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures to students.
• Assist Reporting Director as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain certification in CPR  and First Aid.
• Must have experience working with children and youth.
• Must be available to work the weekly schedule.
• Must have experience with youth or participation in youth-related clubs, classes or programs and have effective human relations skills.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Requires possession of organizational, numerical, communicational, computer, interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills. 
• Must have a “people first” attitude and possess the ability to think creatively, work under pressure and within time constraints, and work efficiently as part of a team.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Creates opportunity for growth and development among team members and is sensitive to different learning styles and lived experiences.

Pay Information:

• $15.00 hourly

Schedule:

• 25 hours weekly
• Monday – Friday; 2:00pm – 6:30pm

Work Location: 

• Phyllis Wheatley Center- 124 S Cruze Street Knoxville, TN 37915

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley is an equal opportunity employer and a proud United Way community partner. We are committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage women, individuals from historically excluded communities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

TO APPLY: Please apply online here.