Reports to: Program Director FLSA Status: Non exempt Classification: Part Time/20 Hours Specifications:Must be able to work afternoons and evenings Pay Scale: Position starts at $15.50 with an increase after 90 days.
Summary:
Implement designated youth prevention programs that will be provided after school and in the evenings. Assist with communication and data collection for prescribed prevention programs. Participate in leadership and community engagement activities that will better position Focus on Community for success in prevention practices. Prescribed Programs for this position, including but are not limited to Families and Schools Together, Strengthening Families, Food Frenzy, Extended Learning, and Opportunities Club.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this position. The list is not meant to be exhaustive or restrictive. Other duties may be assigned. • Engage in training and preparation for the implementation of the prescribed prevention programs. • Engage as part of a FAST or Strengthening Families Team to ensure the successful implementation of the program • Attend and manage the implementation of the Extended Learning Opportunities Club Program as needed • Oversee the Teen Peer Educators at program sites as needed • Develop program curriculum and activities for program as needed • Facilitate any other prescribed programs with fidelity by following the approved curriculums. • Implement the program policies put forth by the Program Director • Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the key people and locations chosen for the prescribed prevention programs. • Document all activities of the projects using forms developed for this purpose. Maintain copies of all project correspondence. • Turn in all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner • Participate in outreach activities for the purpose of networking and enhancing program success. • Establish and maintain files for each youth involved in the prescribed programs as needed. Files should include parent permission forms, attendance records, trained observer reports, and progress notes. • Assist in the completion of all necessary reports for the prescribed programs regarding the project in sufficient time before the due date so that they may be approved by the Program and Executive Directors. • Attend designated recruitment events for Focus programs as assigned • Work closely with other Focus staff to ensure the success of each program. • Perform other duties as assigned
Values
The position must model and support the values of the organization: ● Family empowerment that educates to build stronger relationships ● Opportunities for youth that provide tools and skills for success ● Commitment to quality services provided with a high level of integrity ● Unifying our community to develop logical impactful partnerships ● Serving all populations through outreach, invitation and inclusion
Behaviors
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors: ● Attendance/punctuality. Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; and arrives at meetings and appointments on time. ● Planning/organizing. Prioritizes and plans work activities; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. ● Quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. ● Quantity. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
● College degree and/or two years of relevant experience, excellent organizational and written skills. ● Experience working with youth ages 3 - 17 ● Experience coordinating and managing ● Willingness to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
Computer Skills
Experience working with Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Forms preferred. Knowledge of basic computer hardware and software applications including email, Internet and Microsoft Office
Availability
Must be available to work a maximum of four nights a week as needed. Work schedules will be no more than 6 hours in a day or 20 hours a week.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
This position description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is not intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind and level of difficulty.