Teen Center Program Coordinator - Jubilee Housing
Washington, DC 20009
About the Job
About Jubilee Housing
The mission of Jubilee Housing is building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high quality affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing persistent economic hardship in the Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights neighborhoods of Washington D.C. Jubilee operates 11 properties totaling 465 units of affordable housing, with another four properties and 120 units under development, and offers robust programming for residents and community members pursuing life goals.
Coordinate, oversee, and lead the development and implementation of Out of School Time and summer programing for youth in 7th through 12th grade.
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate afterschool and summer camp program schedule, program wide events and activities, schedule and manage logistics for field trips and other enrichment activities that reinforce participants' growth in literacy and math, physical and social emotional development
Build and nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and inclusive environment
Assist with outreach and communications for participant recruitment and retention
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness and results of the program frequently, while planning adjustments and problem solving as issues occur
Ability to pre-plan weekly afterschool and summer camp program activities, lessons, and field trips
Administer and collect student and parent surveys; work alongside program team to update and maintain database input of all participants, program activities, incidents, and referrals
Complete program reports and grant-related reports as requested
Establish and maintain communication with members of the staff about student needs and aspects of the after school program.
Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with partner organizations
Lead groups of youth in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
Develop positive relationships with parents.
Provide training and support to volunteer tutors and mentors
Support children"s emotional, academic, and social development, and maintain awareness of individual needs
Implement, track, and support individualized goal plans for each participant
Work with the Youth Services team to make necessary adjustments to the program, as indicated by assessments and participant feedback.
Create and maintain individual files for youth and coordinate transition efforts for participants moving within programs at Jubilee Youth Services
Outreach and engage participant families and school and college staff to develop comprehensive college and career track programs and to support youth participation in them
Organize and execute personal and professional development experiences for youth program participants that increase exposure to STEAM opportunities, college, and career
Support the development and execution of Jubilee Housing's Jubilee to College Scholarship Program through promoting use, preparing applicants, and providing administrative support for efficient operation
Support new program initiatives impacting Jubilee Housing, Platform of Hope, Jubilee to College and additional partner organizations at the direction of the Director of Youth Services and the Vice President of Programs
Participate in the development and implementation of other program areas within Youth Services, including family programming and volunteer recruitment, training and support.
Supervise, train and support the professional development of the following team members: Program Associate, Program Assistant (TBA), and interns.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Services
A commitment to supporting youth from low-income families/background
BS/BA in Early Childhood development, youth development, education, social work or other related field
A commitment to staff development opportunities within and outside of Jubilee continuing to learn about current trends and initiatives involving in youth development by taking advantage of professional Housing
Must undergo a comprehensive background check, including clearances for the National Sex Offender Registry and the District of Columbia Child Protection Registry, as well as FBI Background Checks.
Must be knowledgeable of using developmental appropriate classroom management skills and strategies with K-3rd grades
At least five years of experience working with inner-city youth preferably with early childhood children
Prior experience in a supervisory role
Demonstrable experience working as part of a team
Willingness to work weekday late morning and evening hours for afterschool program (11 am-7 pm) and during summer camp that typically operates for 6 weeks during the month of July through mid-August from (8 am-4 pm)
The following attributes will be valuable to this role:
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Committed to learning and growing professionally in Youth Development
Ability to act quickly, calmly, and thoughtfully in a crisis situation
Sound judgment
Spanish fluency a plus, but not required
Knowledgeable about the daily realities facing low-income families/individuals
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
Respect for of all spiritual traditions
The pay range for this role is:
55,000 - 60,000 USD per year(1631 Euclid St NW, #P5)
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