ASP Site Specialist

The Organization

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center (GSFRC) is an innovative multi-service non-profit agency located in San Francisco’s Mission District. Its mission is to help immigrant families access needed services, develop self-sufficiency, and participate fully as members of the community. Our staff is a diverse and talented team willing to take different and unique approaches to help children, youth and families thrive and succeed.

Program Summary 

A comprehensive Beacon Community School Model at Bryant School Elementary School. The Good Samaritan FRC Beacon for all TK-5th grade students at Bryant Elementary School fosters and facilitates programs and systems that utilize the San Francisco Beacon Community School Model that is student-centered and provides a safe and supportive culture and climate. We utilize comprehensive strategies for youth development, family partnerships, school transitions, and behavioral health and wellness; providing out of school time and school day academic supports and interventions, enrichment programing, summer learning camp, and opportunities for families to fully engage in their child's academic journey and school community.

Position Summary

The position of the Afterschool Program (ASP) Specialist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of various activities and services for Elementary School-aged youth at the Bryant Elementary School Beacon. The Specialist position supports key focus areas to be identified based on the specific school needs (i.e. Student Leadership, ELL & Newcomer support, or Academic/STEM). This position will work under the guidance of the Program Manager and/or Director, and this individual will be expected to deliver high-quality support to the students and perform projects as assigned. This position supports the overall goals of the program which are: to foster a positive culture and climate on campus, to promote the development of a growth mindset and lifelong learning, to encourage positive cultural identity formation, and to help students achieve emotional wellness, resiliency, and leadership skills. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Facilitate activities and provide supervision for students in the program
• Be actively engaged with children in the program daily
• Develop curriculum and maintain lesson plans utilizing youth development best practices.
• Attend mandatory staff, supervision and other designated meetings
• Promote program and develop positive relationships with students and their families
• Maintain a clean, fun, and engaging environment
• Uphold and enforce all safety policies and procedures
• Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping, outreach and program promotion as assigned

• Create, collaborate, and foster relationships with school staff. 
• Ensure that activities and services are aligned with Good Samaritan’s Mission and Vision
• Ability to promote, maintain, and contribute consistently to a positive work culture and team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect in communication in all situations and with all stakeholders (participants, staff, parents, teachers, etc.)
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to a variety of student and programmatic needs
• Serve as chaperone on field trips as needed
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Manager and/or Beacon Director

Other Responsibilities

• Represents and advances GSFRC’s mission, values, and culture. 
• Participates in scheduled Good Samaritan Team meetings and agency events as needed. 
• Participates in GSFRC fundraising events and other key organizational events, as needed.
• Represents the mission and vision of GSFRC at city-wide cohorts, meetings, and committees
• Serves as a positive, solution-oriented team member of GSFRC Bryant Elementary Beacon Site.
• Attends and participates in regular staff and supervision meetings.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and timely time punches to track time and preparation of HR documentation as requested
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Beacon Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working with and supervising youth
• High school diploma or equivalent AND passed SFUSD District Instructional Aide Exam; OR High school diploma or equivalent AND passed CBEST; OR High school diploma or equivalent AND 48 college units (official transcripts required); OR associate degree or higher. 

Desired Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Well versed in Youth Development Best Practices and the implementation of those practices
• Understanding of youth development, equity, cultural and community-based work
• Experience working in schools and with diverse communities

Requirements

• Must complete a full background check (Department of Justice, FBI, Child Abuse Index) after conditional offer is made. 
• Must have TB clearance 
• Requires a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Must complete and maintain current California Mandated Reporter Training certification, in compliance with California state law.  

Physical Requirements

• This position is set in a school and community environment. The physical and environmental demands described in job description 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 essential functions.

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