Family Programming Assistant

About the Company:

EPIC (www.epicforchildren.org) is a non-profit agency that provides parenting, youth services, family engagement and professional development to families, schools, health care providers and communities. EPIC’s vision is a world where every child has a strong start and a promising future. EPIC’s mission is to strengthen families and build community to raise children who make a positive impact in the world.

www.epicforchildren.org

Job Description:

EPIC – Every Person Influences Children is seeking a Temporary, Part-time Family Programming Assistant for their Lockport Family Opportunity Center. This position is 10-weeks and will begin in June and end in August. This position is for 25 hours per week and is responsible for assisting with a variety of the center’s administrative duties, along with assisting the Program Coordinator with the implementation of center activities and events. The position will also assist in community engagement and outreach opportunities to further expand knowledge of the center’s resources to Eastern-Niagara residents. The student chosen for this position will receive hands on experience working with children and families while impacting the community through strengthening caregiver bonds, family engagement and enhancing child development through play.

This Workership program is generously funded by the Grigg Lewis Foundation.

Candidates Requirements:
• Must be a college student currently enrolled in a Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or other
helping profession degree and:
1. attend college at Niagara Community College or Niagara University
OR
2. reside in Eastern Niagara County which includes the townships of: Lockport, Newfane, Gasport,
Sanborn, Cambria, Wilson, Ransomville, Wheatfield, Royalton, Hartland, Barker, Pendleton,
Middleport and Somerset.
• Prior experience engaging with children and families is a plus.
• Willingness to work with diverse families and utilize a strengths-based approach.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Applications.
• Comfortable speaking to groups.
• Available on a flexible schedule (evenings and Saturdays)
• Must have reliable transportation and consent to a background check.

Summary
Job Type: Part-time/Temporary, hourly, non-exempt
Job Length: 250 hrs (10 weeks, 25 hours per week)
Start Date: Between June 1 and June 15
Schedule: Mainly weekdays, Monday-Friday (some evenings and Saturdays)
Location: Lockport, NY
Salary: $15.50 per hour
Benefits: Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

The full job description can be accessed at www.epicforchildren.org/careers