Youth Program Assistant
Company: Union Rescue Mission
Location: Sylmar
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan
Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children
experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and
long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of
Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue
missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los
Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share
the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Program Assistant will assist,
maintain, and develop the Youth Program by coordinating with the
Executive Director, Program Manager, Senior Program Admin, and
volunteers. CORE WORK PRINCIPLE: Colossians 3:23 is the foundation
of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for
people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a
humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving
others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and
sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any
ulterior motives or agendas. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the
Children’s Program in the Youth Department. Help develop and plan
activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine.
Attend staff meetings and development sessions. Supervise and
monitor the safety of children in the Youth program, school
pick-ups, camps, and on-site and off-site activities. Prepare and
organize snacks for the children. Work with children on behavior
modification. Create and update monthly youth activity calendar,
bus schedules and seating charts. Assist with the school enrollment
process and deliver packets to the different schools if needed.
Create files for each child enrolled in the Youth Department.
Assist with homework assignments and tutoring. Maintain and update
the youth roster weekly. Assist with training guests assigned to
the Youth Department. Maintain the youth department in an orderly
manner. Assist in connecting the children to resources in the
community. Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children
have enough physical activity. Watch for signs of emotional or
developmental problems in children and bring any problems to the
attention of the case managers and/or Executive Director, as well
as parents. Keep records of children’s progress, routines, and
interest. Assist or preform drug testing for guests, as directed.
Supervise the building and enforce program rules. Write incident
and end of the night reports. Supervise the dining room; when
necessary. Conducts other tasks, projects and clerical duties as
assigned by the Executive Director. Commitment to URM (Union Rescue
Mission) mission, vision, and core values. Encourage guests in
their faith and growth in Jesus Christ. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In
general, the following physical demands are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the
essential functions of the job. Manual dexterity, required. Ability
to lift objects up to 30 lbs. Ability to operate office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work
environment are representative of those that an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to
perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
Noise levels are considered moderate to high. The office and
classrooms are clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated.
This position works indoors and outdoors in a highly busy area.
Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to
communicate effectively both in orally and in writing. Computer
Literacy required. Must have excellent organizational skills and a
strong ability to prioritize tasks. Must have the ability to
multi-task in a high-volume environment. Ability to conduct
responsibilities without direct supervision. YOUTH PROGRAM
ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES: High School Diploma
or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of prior experience in a related
field (after-school etc.) performing similar duties. YOUTH PROGRAM
ASSISTANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate
effectively both in orally and in writing. Computer Literacy
required. Must have excellent organizational skills and a strong
ability to prioritize tasks. Must have the ability to multi-task in
a high-volume environment. Ability to conduct responsibilities
without direct supervision. Salary Description $17.87 - $19.40
(depending on experience)
Keywords: Union Rescue Mission, Rosemead , Youth Program Assistant, Hospitality & Tourism , Sylmar, California
