ReDiscover

Make a Difference as a Program Assistant with Pro Deo

Join Pro Deo’s after school program and be part of a mission-driven Youth Center that serves eastern Jackson County, primarily the suburb of Lee’s Summit and provides activities, tutoring and counseling to help teens grow into productive adults while enjoying their teen years in a safe and fun environment.

In 2024, Pro Deo entered into an agreement with ReDiscover, a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. The mission is to deliver efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people they serve. Pro Deo helps make up ReDiscover’s diverse team of over 800 employees who are “Passionate About People” while serving our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use.

Why ReDiscover?

• 700+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

About Pro Deo's Afterschool Program

Our after school program creates a safe and nurturing environment for teens, while offering guidance, mentorship, and executing educational and recreational activities. This role aims to empower teens, promote personal development, and foster positive relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Work under the Program Team Lead to assist afterschool, summer and Friday night programs for students and teens.
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead and/or facilitate all aspects of planned and spontaneous program activities with teens enrolled within the Pro Deo program. May also assist the Program Team Lead in developing, promoting, and implementing program activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for students while providing care/supervision, oversight and accountability for Pro Deo participants.
• Interact with students and teens in a manner to build and maintain healthy relationships and to promote student retention.
• Monitor and tracking students’ progress through one-on-one documentation and weekly updates. This includes ensuring positive communication to parents regarding activities being planned and student participation.
• Communicate and collaborating with staff to address various aspects of the program.
• Transport students from school to Pro Deo building in Lee's Summit using 15 passenger company van.

Requirements of the Position

• Availability to work a part-time schedule (20 hours a week) Monday-Thursday (2-6pm) Friday (5-9pm).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.

Grow With Us

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Program Assistant through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.