After School Program Coordinator
Posted:
July 31, 2023
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Completely KIDS is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed After School Program Coordinator to join our organization.
Description:
The After School Program Coordinator has the overall responsibility for administration, direct supervision, planning, and community relationships within their designated after-school program. The After School Program Coordinator facilitates the provision of services for students, families, and the community through guidelines and expectations set forth by the agency and/or federal grant initiatives.
Responsibility:
Program Planning:
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Purchase program supplies, materials, and food according to agency standards.
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Recruit program participants to meet agency expectations.
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Select age-appropriate programming to meet Completely KIDS mission and stated requirements.
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Apply and integrate current youth development research and best practices into program planning.
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Create positive relationships with the youth and families.
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Respond to individual needs of each youth, including those with special needs, while recognizing cultural, social, and environmental factors that may affect the development and behavior of youth.
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Engage youth in a variety of activities that foster the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of youth.
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Ensure program is operating at an adult to child ratio in accordance with agency standards.
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Work with Director of Community Services and Community Resource Manager to establish community partnerships to strengthen the program on a regular basis.
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Work with parents, school staff, and youth on behavior modification and meeting the needs of families in accordance to agency standards.
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Follow health and safety guidelines established by the agency.
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Provide youth and families with donations and resources as needed.
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Show flexibility with regard to work schedule in order to best meet the needs of youth and families.
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Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean work environment
Program Administration:
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Monitor and manage program budget.
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Ensure compliance of agency guidelines and grant/partnership requirements.
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Assist with grant writing and reporting as required.
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Maintain data accuracy including data maintenance and entry into appropriate databases in accordance with agency standards, including all agency and grant reporting.
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Attend and participate in agency and community training opportunities and meetings as requested.
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Maintain and update succession plans and safety plans annually.
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Follow up on all written and verbal communications within 24 hours.
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Conduct routine program evaluations in accordance with agency policy.
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Work with agency employees to build partnerships and maximize program budgets to enhance all agency programs and initiatives.
Hiring and Management of Staff:
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Direct, plan and coordinate the work of assigned staff including supervision, evaluation and training.
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Ensure there is adequate and qualified staff to carry out the agency programs and services.
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Responsible for the selection, hiring, development and discipline of appropriate staff. Community Engagement:
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Maintain a Completely KIDS presence in the on-site and community as requested.
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Identify, establish, and/or maintain relationships with community partners.
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Have regular formal meetings with principals or school staff as required
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Establish and maintain regular contact with children’s family/guardians
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Develop respectful relationships with persons from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
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Develop respectful, professional relationships with coworkers, school personnel, and community partners to enhance programming and opportunities for youth and families
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Conduct community presentations as required
Requirements of the Position: Must be at least 19 years of age and must meet ONE of the following requirements:
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Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development
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Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least six credit hours in early childhood education, education or child/youth development
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Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child/youth development;
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At least 2 years of direct service experience working with at-risk youth and families.
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1-2 years supervision experience.
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Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance that meets agency requirements.
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Experience with program design.
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Working Conditions:
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Work is generally performed within a school and/or office environment.
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Position requires flexibility with work hours to accommodate program sites (so schedule is typically 10am-6pm M-F, with some additional evening and weekend work as required).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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The demonstrated ability to independently manage the details of multiple programs and projects, to track activities and to meet deadlines.
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Knowledge of Completely KIDS mission, values, vision, and ethical standards.
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Knowledge Completely KIDS company requirements including but not limited to the Employee Handbook and all organization-wide policies for compliance and compliance procedures affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
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Ability to communicate well with a variety of people including excellent written and interpersonal skills necessary for achieving goals and resolving conflicts.
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Demonstrated ability to be a leader. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of others.
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Excellent time management skills.
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Ability to set and meet goals and objectives.
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Demonstrated problem solving skills and self-starting skills
*Reliable attendance is an on-going essential job function.
Zone 6
Additional Information
Salary– $45k-50k
Start Date– ASAP
Contact Information
Completely KIDS2566 Saint Marys Avenue
Omaha, NE 68105
http://completelykids.org
Hailey Wolfe
(p) (402) 397-5809
How to Apply
If interested in applying. please see the link below.