AM Program Assistant General Summary: The AM Program Coordinator has the overall responsibility for administration, direct supervision, planning, and community relationships within their designated Out-of-School Time program. The AM Program Coordinator facilitates the provision of services for students, families, and the community through guidelines and expectations set forth by the agency and/or grant initiatives. Part Time 6:30am-10:30am | Monday-Friday 18.50 hourly rate Location: -Liberty Elementary or -Forest Station Elementary Program Planning: • Request program supplies and materials according to agency standards. • Recruit program participants to meet agency expectations. • Select age-appropriate programming to meet Completely KIDS mission and requirements. • Apply and integrate current youth development research and best practices into program planning. • Create positive relationships with the youth and families. • Respond to individual needs of each youth, including those with special needs, while recognizing cultural, social, and environmental factors that may affect the development and behavior of youth. • Engage youth in a variety of activities that foster the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of youth. • Ensure program is operating at an adult to child ratio in accordance with agency standards. • Work with parents, school staff, and youth on behavior modification and meeting the needs of families in accordance to agency standards. • Follow health and safety guidelines established by the agency. • Provide youth and families with donations and resources as needed. • Show flexibility with regard to work schedule in order to best meet the needs of youth and families. • Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean work environment. Program Administration: • Monitor and manage budget • Ensure compliance of agency guidelines and grant/partnership requirements. • Assist with grant reporting as required. • Maintain data accuracy including data maintenance and entry into appropriate databases in accordance with agency standards, including all agency and grant reporting. • Attend and participate in agency and community training opportunities and meetings as requested. • Maintain and update succession plans and safety plans annually. • Follow up on all written and verbal communications within 24 hours. • Conduct routine program evaluations in accordance with agency policy. Hiring and Management of Staff: • Direct, plan and coordinate the work of assigned staff including supervision, evaluation and training. • Ensure there is adequate and qualified staff to carry out the agency programs. • Responsible for the selection, hiring, development, coaching and discipline of staff. Community Engagement: • Have regular formal meetings with principals or school staff as required • Establish and maintain regular contact with children’s family/guardians • Develop respectful relationships with persons from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds • Develop respectful, professional relationships with coworkers, school personnel, and community partners to enhance programming and opportunities for youth and families Related Duties as Assigned: The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Therefore, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. *Reliable attendance is an on-going essential job function. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • The demonstrated ability to independently manage the details of multiple responsibilities, to track activities and to meet deadlines. • Ability to communicate well with a variety of people including excellent written and interpersonal skills necessary for achieving goals and resolving conflicts. • Demonstrated ability to be a leader. • Ability to plan, direct and review the work of others. • Excellent time management skills. • Ability to set and meet goals and objectives. • Demonstrated problem solving skills and self-starting skills. Work Experience: • At least 1 year of direct service experience working with at-risk youth and families required. • 1-2 years supervision experience preferred. • Must have reliable transportation • Active involvement in community organizations or coalitions preferred. • Experience with program design preferred. Education Level: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred strongly preferred. Number indirectly supervised: 4-5 Working Conditions: Work is generally performed within a school and/or office environment. Position requires flexibility with work hours to accommodate program sites (schedule is typically 6:30am-10:30am M-F, with some additional evening and weekend work as required). |