Site Assistant (Youth Development) at VCC: La Tortuga – Vista, California

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

✨For eligible employees, benefits include:
✅ Competitive compensation & benefits
✅ Medical, dental, vision
✅ Company-paid life insurance
✅ Flexible spending accounts
✅ 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities
Provide assistance to the Program Coordinator, supervise activities for high-risk youth at sites, implement program curriculum, work with other subcontractors to design and implement programs for teens. Provide educational assistance to teens, plan and manage all program site activities. Monitor program attendance and participation.

• Work with the REACH Program Coordinator and Program Manager in the developing and implementing recruitment plan for teen program participants
• Assist teens with their homework and other projects
• Assist the subcontractors/facilitators with workshops as needed
• Take part in program activities
• Promote employee and teen safety
• Inform parents and/or legal guardian of teen’s participation in program, of all program events and obtain written permission for teen participation
• Assist with space conflict and other issues that may arise

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate attending college
• One year experience in assisting students in recreational, homework, and other activities specifically designed for adolescents
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Associate’s degree with experience in assisting students in recreational, homework, and other activities specifically designed for adolescents
• Current CPR and first aid certifications
• California Class B driver’s license eligible

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong curriculum presentation skills
• Familiar with youth development and after school programs
• Ability to effectively present information both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

• $20.00 - $22.00 Depending on Experience