Group Leader

PROGRAM : After-School Programs
LOCATION: Community Centers


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• H.S. Diploma with at least two years of experience in community based organization setting with youth; college strongly preferred.
•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage participants.
•Basic computer skills and bilingual a plus.
•Demonstrated commitment to own educational development and education as a life value.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Group Leader is expected to perform each essential duty of this position in a satisfactorily manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

•The Group Leader is responsible for implementing and monitoring the educational and recreational programs and activities. Areas of responsibility shall include but are not limited to the following:
•Organize and provide support and/or leadership for groups where the primary program emphasis is to encourage learning, make constructive use of leisure time, develop leadership skills, and enhance social development.
•Work collaboratively with skill developers in implementing the daily lesson plans in a thematic approach.
•Engage and assist participants with classroom assignments and projects.
•Organize and schedule local trips and activities in accordance with the academic curriculum.
•Recommend, develop, and facilitate activities that provide participants an opportunity for growth.
•Maintain an awareness of individual needs of participants, consulting with center director, program coordinator ,skill developer, or other designated staff for guidance and/or referral.
•Supervise junior counselors, volunteers, and aides assigned to the group.
•Perform administrative record keeping, ie; attendance, health/emergency records, and other functions as assigned.
•Write and submit daily activity schedule, weekly narrative reports, and program assessment.


Work Schedule: At the discretion of the supervisor, the Group Leader must:
•Work from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, Monday through Friday or 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
•Be able to maintain a flexible schedule during trips, special events, and activities as required.


Send Resume and Cover Letter via Mail, Fax or Email to:
Mindy Huertas, Human Resources Manager
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East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue
Bronx, New York 10454
Fax #: 718-665-3817
Email: jobs1@eastsidehouse.org
Web Site: www.eastsidehouse.org
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HOURS: Part-Time