Group Leader - Queens, United States - The Child Center of NY

The Child Center of NY
The Child Center of NY
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Queens, United States

2 weeks ago

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The Child Center of NY with Youth Development programs in Far Rockaway is recruiting for an experienced Group Leader/ Activity Specialist to join our team.


  • Great part time opportunity for someone looking to work with youth in our communities.
  • Pay rate is up to $18.00 an hour.
  • Flexible schedule and great teamwork atmosphere


Founded in 1953 as a children's counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city.

With nearly 70 locations in NYC's toughest, most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 30,000 children and their families.


Position Overview:


The Group Leader/ Activity Specialist is responsible for setting goals for program participants, facilitating activities, and preparing curriculum and lesson plans.

The group leader maintains a safe and learning environment for program participants.


Essential Functions:


  • Providing homework help, facilitating activities and supervising children in programs outside of school day hours.
  • Supervise and monitor children and take daily attendance.
  • Assist tutors and activity specialist to manage and document behavior.
  • Maintain supplies.
  • Assist and maintain in data collection and upkeep of participants documents.
  • Attend all necessary program meetings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


  • Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals' requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications for Group Leader/Activity Specialist:

  • A High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have content specific experience (i.e. sports, arts, literacy, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience working with children.
  • Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
  • Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multitask

Work Schedule for Group Leader/ Activity Specialist:

  • Monday
  • Friday
  • Between 2:00 PM 6:00 PM

Location:


School Based:
PS Beach 79th Street, Rockway Beach, NY and various other communities throughout Queens.


Pay rate:

$15.00 to $18.00 with experience


Job Behavioral Expectations:


  • Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
  • Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
  • Maintain established departmental policies and procedures.
  • Displays effective communication skills.
  • Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.

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