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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to supporting all programmatic offerings and completing any tasks deemed necessary by the Program Director and Assistant director, essential duties and responsibilities include:

Schedule: 25 hours per week

Administrative Support, Compliance, & Implementation

• Performing clerical duties such as typing, filing, answering telephones and emails, ensuring messages are transmitted and received.

• Assisting the Program Director and Assistant Director with registration, maintenance of participant records and attendance on paper and on DYCD systems, ensuring records and files are up-to-date.

• Documenting face-to-face, telephone, and Zoom communications with guardians and participants.

• Filling-in staffing gaps by assisting with classroom monitoring, program meals, and COVID-19 screenings/contact tracking.

• Assisting the Program Director and Assistant Director with coordination of special events and trips.

• Providing overall support and assistance to the program.

• Calling guardians of participants to follow up on applications, records, attendance, and participation.

• Assisting guardians in application and enrollment process, as needed.

• Coordinating with Program Director and Assistant Director around providing family/caregiver support and resources.

• Assisting with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Director and Assistant Director.

  Youth Development

• Utilizing principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants

• Building positive relationships with and among participants, and acts as a role model.

  Program Development

• Assisting with creation and implementation of the program schedule, and enrolling participants in scheduled activities as instructed by Program Director.

• Assisting in the organization and implementation special projects.

  Program Procedures and Safety

• Complying and enforcing all health and safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the RiseBoro Youth Center, the NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.

• Assisting Program Director with resolving participant medical or behavioral incidents quickly & appropriately.

• Informing the Program Director and Assistant Director of any issues and providing written statements when necessary.

  Professional Development

• Participating in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by program director, including a minimum of 15 hours of training per year;

• Working with program directors, staff developers, and (as applicable) educational specialists to develop professional skills.

• Applying skills and knowledge acquired in those trainings to improve program quality.

  COMPETENCIES

• Must be detail oriented, highly organized, and have the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Must be able to meet deadlines.

• Must have a passion for working in service to the success of youth programs, and be willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the children.

• Must be team-oriented, working well with others to inspire success.

• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask, take initiative, and work independently on tasks.

• Must be able to effectively prioritize responsibilities, set and meet deadlines; with strong communication & writing skills.

• Must have professional experience that exhibits a strong ability to work in an administrative support capacity.

• At least two years experience working with young people preferred.

• Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus

  EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.