After School Program LeaderSummaryEden Housing is committed to creating communities and changing the lives of others through affordable housing. As a team, we work to meet the needs of lower income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities to develop true home environments and to genuinely improve the quality of life for our residents. We are committed to our green initiative and build with an energy-efficient perspective in mind, installing technologies such as solar panels and ensuring that all employees are educated on the importance of maintaining an environment for the future. Each year we continue to grow, and we are proud to say that our success is due to the collective hard work and support of our amazing partners and staff. If you are hardworking, innovative, and passionate, then come join our team! Under the direct supervision of the Resident Services Manager or other designee, the Youth Program Specialist is responsible for providing a safe, active, educational and fun programming for children. Programs will be tailored to the resident population and their expressed needs, culturally relevant and age appropriate. Programming may be developed and implemented for youth ranging in ages from 6 to 18 years old. The primary youth program is the after school program targeting youth ages 6 to 12 years old. The after school program will turn into a summer program after the regular academic school year has ended. The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for the design and curriculum of the after school and summer program with the assistance from the Resident Services Manager or designated Resident Services staff.Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supervision of youth during after school program hours. Teaching and promotion of basic up to advanced computer skills to children in the after school program. Maintains open communication with property management staff and other resident services staff, as well as with contracted services (i.e. on-site daycare, after school activities program, etc.). Networks with local agencies to develop and enhance on-site programs for children and youth. Promotes after school program to property and local schools. Maintains ongoing collaboration with local elementary schools and communicates regularly with teachers regarding student’s progress, homework, etc. Participates in organizing meetings and workshops for parents for the purpose of identifying or discussing youth concerns, successes, soliciting input on program components and parent education on best practices on engagement in their child’s educational development. Reports any concerns about the well being of the families and children involved in the program to the Resident Services Manager/designee. Maintains program files and records. Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress of individual students. Assist in and/or provide crisis intervention and follow up. Report child, dependent adult and elder abuse and neglect according to State law. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains program budgets in collaboration with Resident Services Manager or designee. Maintains cleanliness of the community room and other after school program designated areas on-site. Maintains consistent and positive communication with Resident Services Manager or designee to brainstorm ideas, debrief on events, and discuss the behavior and interactions of youth program participants and families. Participates in the meetings, trainings and continuous evaluation of program to ensure quality and growth. Collect required data for all programming offered, record data in the database (Salesforce) and submit reports in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain all reporting requirements set by funding and/or governmental agencies.QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED and 1-year certificate from college or technical school; OR 2 years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Training and experience in tutoring, mentoring or teaching preferred. (May be volunteer experience.) Experience with and aptitude for working with children, adults and families in a multi-cultural setting. PREFERRED SKILLS and/or ABILITIES Experience with and aptitude for working with children and families. PC literate. Knowledge of basic computer Internet use and applications, (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Knowledge of educational software helpful. Willingness and interest in learning new computer programs and applications. Good communication (verbal and written), decision-making and evaluation skills. Experience working with diverse groups. Commitment to the company's goals and philosophy. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have reliable automobile transportation, a valid California Driver's License and vehicle insurance. LANGUAGE, MATH & REASONING SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, governmental regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or employees of organization. Desirable second language skills may vary site by site. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to solve financial, maintenance and resident problems logically and creatively and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to recognize appropriate time to refer residents to Manager or Service Coordinator. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands include writing/typing, use of computer and paper files, answering phones, attending meetings. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Eden Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Housing does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, national origin, or any other arbitrary basis. MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED