Good Shepherd Services · 3 months ago
Group Leader (PS 291)
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $19/hr
1+ years expGood Shepherd Services is an organization focused on youth development, and they are seeking a Group Leader for their after-school program. The Group Leader will be responsible for the safety, development, and management of a group of participants, engaging them in various activities and fostering positive relationships.
CharityConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Overall supervision and management of identified group of participants
Engage participants in after school activities and role model appropriate behavior
Ensure safety of participants at all times
As needed, engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation
Provide support to activity instructors and other group leaders
Develop and facilitate a sequenced and thematic curriculum and other various activities including arts & crafts. Curriculum should promote creativity, self-expression, opportunity for mastery, and emotional growth and future focus/career exploration as well as professional growth
Integrate lessons enriched with literacy, history and other related academic subjects when applicable
Develop positive relationships with participants, colleagues and school/center personnel
Attends all staff meetings and staff development trainings sessions, as specified (including Saturday and evening trainings)
Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program and upholding the afterschool model
Plan and prepare culminating events for participants to showcase their activities
Ensure participants are prepared and able to illustrate what they learned in culminating events
Assist with organizing parent family culminating engagement events
Engage with parents and guardians as necessary in a professional manner
Discuss behavior problems , safety concerns and situations with supervisor as they emerge, and completing necessary documentation and paperwork
Mandated Reporter
Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary
Foster a positive youth development approach focusing on , strength’s-based environment, fostering a sense of belonging, independence, generosity, mastery safety, and community to participants
Supervise support staff assigned to your group (including but not limited to assistant group leader, interns, volunteers, etc.)
Track and support participant’s development and growth areas. Engage and facilitate group conversations, tracking and supporting students’ participant’s academic success
Responsible for the safe arrival and dismissal of all program participants
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills
Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day
Available to work during holidays and OST days (13-15 days)
Maintain all required records for your group, including attendance
Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times
Participate in afterschool events and trips
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old
High School/ GED Diploma and 1 year related experience in leading and participating in youth group development related activities required
A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective
Preferred
Experience building a camp culture through chants, team building activities, and community building preferred
Can contribute a talent or experience in arts, music, crafts, etc. a plus
Company
Good Shepherd Services
Good Shepherd Services provides social services and support for children, youth and women from vulnerable communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diana Noriega
Chief Anti-Racism and Equity Officer
Elizabeth Garcia
Chief Program Officer, Community Based Programs
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