Description:

Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Advantage Program Director/ Coordinator to implement and develop Programs at our Riis Academy PS 171Q site – to ensure work is in alignment with Riis Settlement’s mission, objectives and theory of change, as well as falls in line with our contractual obligations to our funders.

This includes organizing and ensuring the smooth operation of appropriate programmatic activities that offer participants the resources, opportunities and support needed to help them grow and achieve self-sufficiency. The Advantage Program Coordinator is a critical support role enabling Riis Settlement to provide quality after-school, holiday and summer programming instruction and support services our youth populations in the Western Queens community.

• Assist in registering and conducting intake for program participants.
• Assist in outreach and recruitment of 120 school – age youth (ages 5-12)
• Responsible for engaging parents and other adult members of the community in meaningful activities/ supportive services
• Ensure that participants maintain an 80% rate of participation in all program activities
• Ensure that age-appropriate activities are carefully planned and implemented
• Responsible for recruiting and supervising volunteers to help support after-school program with tutoring, creative art, etc.
• Plan, organize and oversee activities with the participation of line staff. At all times, ensure safety, structure and learning
• Develop retention strategies for youth in coordination with the Advantage Program
• Assist in design performance objectives and implement and monitor programming to meet desired outcomes
• Build positive relationships with program participants and families
• Responsible for data maintenance which include(s) daily attendance records, participant demographic information, attendance and meal rosters and anticipated outcomes for participants registered within adolescent services programs
• Assist in administrative duties for the After-school program.
• Assist line staff with behavior management/conflict resolution techniques within the program.
• Assist in the implementation of activities that support academic needs of participants that are research-supported, and reinforce (not repeat) school-day instruction.
• Ensure the respectful treatment of property, keeping the spaces used by program remain clean & organized, and restoring room at conclusion of daily program activities.
• Complete monthly staff/activity observation reports.
• Attend training and meetings as required by funder and Riis Settlement.
• In the event out of staff absence, assist in program areas as needed.
• Build positive relationships with program participants and families through special events celebrating participant accomplishments, parent orientation and workshops.
• Other duties as needed by supervisor, Director of School Based Youth Programs and Executive Director.
• must complete 15 hours of mandated online training before hiring process
• must complete a physical form, TB shot must be up to date

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Must have three references available upon request
• 2-3 years in the field of youth development
• Supervisory experience required
• Experience in a non-profit setting
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational and follow up skills
• Experience and/or willingness to work with diverse ethnic populations
• Ability to effectively engage diverse ethnic populations and outreach in local communities
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.