POSITION: Evening Supervisor - Summer DEPARTMENT: Youth Service Department LOCATION: Bushwick Hylan Cornerstone Community Center 50 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director SALARY: $23.00 HourlyDATES: July 2024 - August 2024SCHEDULE: Varies: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm, 8am - 4pm, 10am-6pm, Saturday -Sunday 3pm-11pThis 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 promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our GrandStreet Settlement sites. Evening Supervisor during the program will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Recreational activities, team building activities/games, theme-based lessons, and trips are integral parts of program activities.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma a must, college degree preferred
- Youth development experiencerequired
- Proven ability to work with various age groups
- Previous experience working with diverse people
- Good conflict mediation and public relations skills
- Strong time-management skills; ability to handle simultaneous assignments with a high degree of accuracy, and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance
- Ability to work independently, assesses priorities, and take initiative
- Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
- A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from an asset-based perspective
- Ability to set up and maintain work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQIA+- friendly
- Must be flexible, cooperative and willing to work in a team environment
- Must have NYS Food Handler's Certificate
- Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
- Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
- If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Training
- Must complete program trainings as per school- age child care requirements
Supervise
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff
- Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis, in order to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
- Maintain adequate staff to participant supervision during all activities and trips
Facilitate/Plan Remote Activities
- Plan and facilitate remote activities for youth that develop their social, emotional and/or academic skills
- Must facilitate group management and activities on online platforms
- Work collaboratively with co-workers
- Provide resources for youth through remote engagement sessions.
Ensure Safety
- 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
- Maintain medical and contact information for each participant
- Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
- Address conflicts that have potential to undermine community cohesion and trigger violent clashes
- Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
- Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan
Other
- Refer participants and their families to relevant community resources
- Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
- Manage registration forms and process identification cards for program participants, and support in inputting of data into DYCD online
- Come to ready to work with a positive attitude
- Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisors
HOW TO APPLY:Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to ...@grandsettlement.org outlining how your skills & experience meet the position you are applying for. Also provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header Evening Supervisor . No phone calls, please Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE)