21st Century After-School Program Assistant-PS 196

The 21st Century After-School Program Assistant (PA) for Wediko NY is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of The Home's After-School programing at PS 196 (Bronx). The PA is on-site at the school 5 days a week. In partnership with the school and Community Based Organization's (CBO) staff, they will focus on facilitating and coordinating after-school programs including activities, academic enrichment, trips, and parent literacy workshops.

The PA is also responsible for maintaining adequate program documentation, collaborating with CBO partners around the after-school program schedule and serves as a liaison with the school, families, and partnering agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level. The position will be full-time (40 hours/week) and is a ten-month position co-supervised by The 21^st Century Program Manager and Site Manager.

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Overall responsibility for effective service delivery, and all administrative tasks including reporting in a timely manner to your manager, NYSED, DOH, OCFS and The Home.
• Serve as part of the on-site Leadership Team.
• Support the Site Manager maintain full compliance with DOH's and OCFS's operational, and facilities requirements.
• Support the Site Manager in the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of staff in compliance with The Home, DOE & DOH regulations.
• Recruit and enroll at least 20% above your mandated enrollment number of students at your site
• Ensure a minimum of 202 students achieve 15 hours of service at your site for the fiscal year
• Ensure daily attendance is being appropriately inputted and tracked on EZReports.
• Connect and engage students and their families with program services.
• Ensure program complies with NYSED requirements including:
  
  
  
  • Structured activities including enrichment, academic support, leadership development, college readiness and physical activity/healthy living content. These activities must be relevant to participants' interests and lives and reflect students' voice and choice. All activities are to strengthen student engagement via project-based learning.
  • Offer a minimum of two hours per week of literacy or STEM and Leadership Development.
  • Professional Development Workshops for program staff
  • Literacy workshops for parents
  • Host end of cycle/cohort showcases to engage the school community and families in students' demonstrated learning.
  
  
  
  
• Comply with SACC Regulations for staff and program participants
• Pivot between virtual and in-person program as needed based on health considerations and guidance from governmental authorities.
• In partnership with the Site Manager, work with the Program Impact & Evaluation team to conduct surveys of program stakeholders and provide requested data in a timely manner
• Oversee on site marketing efforts for program recruitment & enrollment purposes
• Provide 21^st Century Program Manager and other Home staff with relevant information in a timely manner when requested.
• In partnership with the Site Manager, work with key stakeholders in the community to learn and understand the history of partnerships and the unmet needs
• Support student exposure to further educational opportunities (middle school, high school and college); build college and career readiness skills
• In partnership with the Site Manager, facilitate staff meetings and staff development opportunities
• Work schedule either 10 am - 6 pm or 1:00pm - 9:00pm depending upon site needs to be determined by Site Manager and 21^st Century Program Manager
• Provides crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual Spanish
• Approved by DOH (or have all required credentials) to serve as a SACC Site Supervisor.

• 3 years' experience providing services to Elementary or Middle School-aged youth
• 3 years' experience collaborating with school personnel
• Significant experience with assets and needs analysis
• Community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners
• Program coordination, and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
• Excellent organizational skills & deep understanding of modern technology and how to use it in the workplace to create efficiency
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as weekends/evenings
• Ability to lift 30lbs and actively walk throughout the site campus consistently during program hours

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

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  Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days

  
  
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.