Description:
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Reports To: Senior Program Coordinator of Youth Education & Development
Job Responsibilities
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Act as the team leader for all Project Ready components and program staff members/volunteers including assisting program staff in the other components with program implementation.
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Plan and implement weekly afterschool and summer program sessions in accordance with the program funder’s guidelines.
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Plan and meet with students in school when needed.
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Provide post-secondary success workshops and financial aid counseling to prepare students for college, work, and life.
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Develop, organize, and promote interdisciplinary activities through authentic curriculum experiences.
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Plan and implement cultural diversity guest speakers, field trips, middle and high school workshops and creative engaging enrichments activities aimed at strengthening math and reading skills.
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Implement Project Ready 3.0 and STEAM curriculum, develop daily lesson plans and lead group sessions after school.
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Develop Individual College Preparation Plans with each youth, and periodically review and revise these plans to reflect changes in the youths’ academic situations.
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Provide case management and counseling to participants to help address any unmet needs of the youth and their families.
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Administer assessments and assist with the tracking of participants’ outcomes.
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Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, monitor the program’s progress towards goals and develop plans for corrective action as required.
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Complete records and reports to track and assure successful program outcomes.
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Participant in webinars, trainings and other scheduled events as required by the United Way of Greater Rochester and the National Urban League.
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Participate in training and orientation as required and approved by the Director for effective program operation.
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Perform such duties as the supervisor may assign.
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Attend/support Urban League of Rochester events and fund-raising functions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, STEAM, counseling, human services or social work and or related field required. OR
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Experience working with youth in an educational setting, STEAM curriculum and/or teaching experience is a plus.
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Experience using online platforms including but not limited to social media, Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.
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Proven ability to make presentations and lead trainings for groups.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, and customer service oriented.
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Ability to relate well and understand the barriers of minority and underrepresented youth mainly from the inner city.
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Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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Knowledge of community resources for youth and families is a plus.
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Ability to interface with external parties and community partners.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, competing tasks and demands.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available past 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and work some Saturdays.
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Access to reliable transportation.
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Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
