What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Site Coordinator position at Family Service Association of Lincoln?
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PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
School Site Duties
- Implement direct programming according to and consistent with Family Service Lincoln's mission and program philosophy.
- Provides direct interaction with youth, in small and large groups, while monitoring the total environment.
- Implement daily activities in an engaging and inclusive manner that encourages participation.
- Implement a daily schedule that is flexible for spontaneous learning opportunities
- Ensure that all program areas (indoor and outdoor) are clean, organized, and safe.
- Communicate and interact with youth and families in positive ways.
- Encourage youth to make responsible choices in line with Family Service Lincoln and site expectations.
- Help provide and nurture a family-centered program.
- Maintain the safety and security of youth at all times.
- Communicate, cooperate, and be respectful of fellow team members.
Administrative/Program Duties
- Implement accreditation, licensing, contract, and agency partnership standards.
- Complete necessary paperwork on time.
- Attend team meetings or staff development opportunities.
- Attend Weekly Site Supervisor Meetings.
- Complete performance evaluations and supervise teacher Assistants.
Cultural Sensitivity
Embraces and displays sensitivity relative to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the agency's service population.
Mission and Core Values
Completes work assignments/expectations within the agency's mission of Helping Families Thrive and embodies the agency's core values by being family-focused, adaptable, passionate, collaborative, accountable, and preventative.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates or Bachelors Degree in a related field; 1-2 years of previous experience working with children.
OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Life Support (CPR) and Basic First Aid certification required at time of employment or to be completed within 60 days of start of employment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.