Youth Development Specialist - 1,500 Sign-On Bonus - Brentwood, NY, US
1 day ago
Job description
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
SCHEDULE:
19.5 hours per week
Weekday & Weekend afternoon and evenings
SUMMARY:
Family Service League is seeking a part-time Youth Development Specialist, who will be responsible for leading the educational, recreational, and enrichment programs for children and family members residing in emergency housing. Responsibilities include offering guidance and support to families, working to foster a positive, strength-based environment and providing related safety monitoring and supervising children as they return home from school.
**$1,500 Sign-On Bonus**
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct interaction and support to children and families residing in emergency housing to build upon strengths and resources.
- Prepare room for activities and programs and cleanup program materials.
- Develop, plan, and implement programs and events that meet the developmental, intellectual, physical, social-emotional, and recreational needs of children of all ages.
- Develop written lesson plans correlating to programs and activities offered.
- Provide enrichment and work towards building good character and positive self-esteem in clients.
- Practice excellent supervision and monitoring skills pertaining to the safety of children.
- Assume bus duties to ensure all children returning from school and camp are adequately supervised.
- Contribute to a monthly department activities calendar that ensures a balance of programs for children of all ages, gender, and cultural backgrounds.
- Ensure play areas and activity centers are cleaned, well maintained and safe at all times.
- Maintain and instruct children in keeping good hygiene.
- Work closely with program staff to implement and maintain program performance standards.
- Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
- Attend scheduled team meetings, individual supervision, and trainings as required.
- Oversee compliance of rules, regulations, and policies of shelter.
- Advocate for client needs.
- Responsible for reading and understanding Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Required to read and respond to daily emails.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency required.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A minimum of 1 years' experience in Human Services or related field required.
Must have knowledge of homeless population and DSS policies and regulations.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be able to work independently and part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Valid and clean New York State Driver's License required.
Spanish language fluency preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to go up and down stairs.
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