Program Coordinator

Location: New York

Job Title:

Program Coordinator

Schedule:

15-20 hours min. per week/ In Person
* Staten Island, NYJob Type: Part Time FLSA Status/

Pay Type:

Non-Exempt/ Hourly Department:
Cornerstone & Beacon

Reports To:

Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Director of Community Initiatives Pay Range: $18 to $24 per hour (
* based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY;
United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.

UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the providing oversight, coordination and organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Program Coordinator will assist in providing direct support to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director is responsible in assisting in providing quality programming for the needs of the participants that UAU serves within the community. The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing oversight assistance with staff.

EOE PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

Provide supervision to both staff and participants to ensure safety and ratio protocols are meet.

Maintain participant files and records and assist with data entry, as directed and required per DYCDMaintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis as directed and required per DYCDAssist with participant arrival and dismissal, as needed

Communication with participants and families as required

Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors

Lead and/or assist in development and implementation of outreach and deliverable programs to engage potential participants and families within the community.

Create and facilitate a safe, fun and visually appealing productive learning environment for youth

Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors

Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors

Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants

Participate in ongoing professional development

Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies

Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/ OCFS, DYCD and UAUAssume the responsibilities of the Program Director and or Assistant Program Director in their absence

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED (High school Equivalency Diploma), required

Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred1+ year experience working with children and at risk youth, ages 13 to 18 years of age, preferred

Must have a valid drivers license.

Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective

Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures, at risk youth and a variety of age ranges

Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DYCD and UAUStrong verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving and mathematical skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently

Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed

Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk – run occasionally based on programmatic needs.

Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.

Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder –…