About the Role
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. The Evening Supervisor 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.
Responsibilities
- Must complete program trainings as per school-age child care requirements.
- 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 to ensure goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met.
- Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups.
- Maintain adequate staff to participant supervision during all activities and trips.
- Plan and facilitate remote activities for youth that develop their social, emotional, and/or academic skills.
- Facilitate group management and activities on online platforms.
- Work collaboratively with co-workers.
- Provide resources for youth through remote engagement sessions.
- 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 a 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.
- Adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan.
- Refer participants and their families to relevant community resources.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Manage registration forms and process identification cards for program participants.
- Support data input into DYCD online.
- Come to work with a positive attitude.
- Perform other duties as assigned by program supervisors.
Requirements
- High School diploma required; college degree preferred.
- Youth development experience required.
- 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 assess 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 a 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 NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening, New York State Clearance Review Background Check, 3 Reference Checks, and a Physical with updated TB Test.
- If offered the position, must submit a $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review.
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times.
- Candidates must be able to motivate students while setting an example in responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and professionalism.
Skills
- Conflict mediation
- Public relations
- Time-management
- Working independently
- Assessing priorities
- Taking initiative
- Working under pressure
- Managing multiple tasks
- Teamwork
- Working with urban youth and young adults
- Challenging gender stereotypes
- Creating an LGBTQIA+-friendly environment
- Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Motivation
- Organization
- Attendance
Location
- Lafayette Gardens Cornerstone Community Center; 442 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Work Type
- Part-time
- School Year
Experience Level
- Youth development experience required
Education Level
- High School diploma
- College degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Grand Street Settlement is dedicated to promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in all young people.
Equal Opportunity
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
