: The Youth Development Supervisor ensures an effective
therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the
program through the application of best practices in their work with youth
and families. The Youth Development Supervisor is responsible for the
overall direct supervision of the Youth Development Staff and daily operation
of youth development services.
Major Duties:
- Develop, coordinate and implement daily living routines, procedures
and schedules;
- Provide training, orientation, supervision, scheduling and performance
evaluation of Youth Development Counselors;
- Keeps staff informed and ensures that team decisions are implemented
within the program;
- Communicates with residents' families as may be appropriate;
- Assures compliance with NYC, NYS and agency social service, fire,
health and Department of Juvenile Justice regulations.;
- Maintains reports, records and logs as required;
- Counsels residents individually and in groups;
- Responsible for the security, cleanliness, and upkeep of the residence,
vehicle and equipment and assures proper use of Agency supplies;
- Takes part in all required trainings and meetings;
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Program Director
and/or Senior Management.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/College Degree preferred; with 1-2 years experience
in working with adolescents a must;
- Ability to interact, supervise and lead diverse staff;
- Valid NYS Drivers License;
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, youth development
perspective;
- Bilingual- Spanish a plus.
General Requirements:
All staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision and values
of Inwood House, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities
and a willingness to work within a culturally diverse environment.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Inwood House,
320 East 82nd Street, NY NY 10024 or email nuriguen@inwoodhouse.com.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Youth Development Counselor
Reports to: Youth Development Supervisor
Manager Location: Maternity Residence/Victor Street –RHY/AOBH
Hours: Per-Diem (Not to exceed 20 hours per week)
Major Duties:
- Planning and assisting with the daily functioning of residents and
the group life experience.
- Schedule activities for youth (individual and group activities) including
family activities, school, tutoring, recreation, life skills activities,
etc.
- Serve as a Primary Counselor to 2 – 4 youth to ensure they receive
maximum individual attention they need to ensure adequate planning and
care takes place while they in our care.
In the Primary Counselor role responsibilities include:
- closely monitoring & advocating for education; establishing
life skills planning goals;
- assisting with medical needs/appointments; assisting with acclimating
new residents to the program and other tasks related to ensuring each
youth receives adequate services.
- Work closely with the interdisciplinary team in maintaining a therapeutic
environment and attend treatment planning meetings for “primary
residents” and as required by the program.
- Maintaining logs including critical events, home visits and written
reports for treatment planning meetings
- Attendance at appropriate meetings/trainings
- Must be able to engage youth in a range of program activities including
recreational & physical interaction.
- Must be able to engage in a range of crisis intervention situations.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Program Director
and/or Senior Management.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma -AA / BA Degree experience with adolescents
preferred.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- NYS Drivers License
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, youth development
perspective.
- Bilingual- Spanish a plus
General Requirements:
All staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision and values
of Inwood House, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities
and a willingness to work within a culturally diverse environment.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Inwood House,
320 East 82nd Street, NY NY 10024 or email nuriguen@inwoodhouse.com.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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After-School Trainee
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Overview of Our After-School Program:
Our afterschool programs provide students with safe space and supervision
during the after-school hours when children are most susceptible to delinquency.
During this time, students are engaged in relevant and empowering experiences
that support their intellectual, social, physical, and creative growth
and development in the areas of academics, community, arts, and careers.
Supper, homework help, community-problem solving projects, career explorations,
and conflict management lessons are among the many program activities
offered to students who enrolled in the program.
Objectives of Position:
To be assigned to an educator or senior educator position in our afterschool
programs.
To gain knowledge, skills, values and experiences in all relevant areas
of working as a program assistant educator or senior educator.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily
execute the responsibilities that are outlined below.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of all program participants.
- Develop the capacity to become a highly effective educator / senior
educator.
- Supervision of elementary and middle school children.
- Assist in developing educational and recreational activities for elementary,
middle and high school children.
- Attend various meetings and trainings.
- Implement program evaluation strategies.
- Identify community social service providers to deliver presentations
to the school.
- Identify and build relationships with potential sources of material
support for the program.
- Cooperation/collaboration with parents, Department of Education teachers
and community entities.
- Support program marketing/outreach efforts.
- Upkeep of program activity areas.
- May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to the objective
of the position.
Required Education/Experience:
Experience/interest in working with elementary, middle and high school children
and High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Other Job Requirements
- Must successfully complete up to 3 weeks of orientation.
- Department of Health fingerprinting and clearance.
- Department of Education fingerprinting and clearance.
- Passing physical examination and tuberculosis test.
- Must remain in compliance with Inwood House’s rules, regulations,
and operational procedures.
Skills and characteristics of the successful candidate:
- Academic proficiency.
- Excellent at working with children. Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle intense pressure effectively.
- Punctual responsible and committed to youth and community development.
- Ambitious.
- Possess a creative, enthusiastic, and professional approach to their
work.
- Patience and sense of humor.
- Willingness to learn.
- Excellent organizational and communication (listening, verbal, and
written) skills.
Standard of Dress
All staff and volunteers must comply with the agency’s Standard
of Dress, as articulated in the agency’s Employee Handbook.
Schedule
Mondays through Fridays, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Schedule subject
to change dependent upon program, agency and/or school needs. Period of
employment at this position is up to three weeks from start date. Upon
completion of employment period, individual may be asked to continue employment
with Inwood House as an Educator or Senior Educator.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Inwood House,
320 East 82nd Street, NY NY 10024 or email nuriguen@inwoodhouse.com.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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