Group Leader - New York, United States - Grand St Settlement Inc.
Description
POSITION:
Group Leader -Summer Only
DEPARTMENT:
Youth Services
LOCATION:
Rutgers Community Center
- 200 Madison
REPORTS TO:
Program Director/Assistant Director
SALARY:
$20/hr
DATES:
July 1, August 31, 2024
SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm/9 am-5 pm/10 am-6pm (This position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability.)
JOB SUMMARY:
As part of our Youth Services Department's vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites.
Group Leaders will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Homework help, recreational activities, literacy and math lessons are integral parts of this activity.In the end, students will be able to maintain an academic focus while engaging in hands on learning with classmates and fellow peers.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma a must, college degree preferred
- Youth development experience required
- Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
- Previous experience working with diverse young people
- Three (3) or more years' experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
- Three (3) or more years' experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculumbased lessons (to youth preferred).
- If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
- Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
- Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training
- Must complete 15 hours of trainings as per school
Supervise Participants
- Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
- Maintain adequate staff to participant supervision during all activities and trips
- Design and implement unitbased curriculums
- Must facilitate group management and activities based on daily activities
- Work collaboratively with coworkers
- Know and follow daily inhouse, school pick up, trip schedules and procedures
- Create a group culture of positive group cohesiveness
- Must be able to supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
- Adhere to COVID19 protocols
- Maintain medical and emergency contact information for each participant
- Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
- Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
- Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan
- Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents
- Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
- Come to ready to work with a positive attitude
- Supervise and evaluate youth staff
- Other assignments as required
**Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE)
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