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Children's Home of Jefferson County · 18 hours ago

Group Leader

Watertown, NY

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Children's Home of Jefferson County is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for teens. The SoZo Teen Center Group Leader is responsible for implementing engaging programming, ensuring safety, and building positive relationships with youth and families while collaborating with other staff to meet the center's mission.

CharityHealth CareNon ProfitWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for programming

Oversee meal/snack preparation and serve youth at designated times

Work closely with the Site Supervisor and other Group Leaders to plan and document weekly meals and activities

Coordinate the setup and execution of planned activities and programming tailored to the needs and interests of the teens at SoZo

Ensure academic support is prioritized during programming, providing access to technology as needed

Maintain accurate logs of daily attendance, incident reports, and require data collection

Conduct end-of-day cleaning to maintain facility standards

Complete all training requirements and regularly review progress to meet compliance with deadlines

Actively contributes to a structured and productive environment by addressing any behaviors concerns promptly and professionally

Welcome new members, review membership forms, and ensure youth understand the Code of Conduct and Corrective Action Policy

Establish positive relationships with youth, modeling respect, safety, and dignity so all youth feel valued and welcomed

Collaborate with youth to encourage participation in meal preparation, programming, and skill building activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and creativity

Address behavior concerns with professionalism and a focus on de-escalation techniques

Build positive relationships with guardians, school staff, and external partners to support CHJC and SoZo program objectives

Represent the SoZo Teen Center at assigned community events and foster awareness of its mission and programs

Document all incidents with appropriate forms and communication with guardians and management as necessary

Qualification

Youth development principlesBehavior managementInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsDependabilityCreativityTime managementAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

A minimum of a High School Diploma is required

Prior experience working with children, specifically youth from a disadvantaged background, is preferred

Strong personal and engagement skills

Must possess the ability to understand/identify individual needs and physical capabilities of youth, to include likes and dislikes

Demonstrates self-motivation skills, the ability to operate in a high intense environment, and the ability to manage several operational tasks simultaneously

Must maintain privacy of confidential information

Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Children and Family Services, along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks

These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and eligibility to work in the United States

A valid NYS driver's license is required

Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire

Must successfully complete specific training to deliver identified evidence-based programming

Company

Children's Home of Jefferson County

Our Mission: "CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE LIVES ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME." Our commitment to children includes providing new opportunities for their growth and success.

Founded in 1859