33200 P.S. 110 - COMPASS - Activity Specialist

Child Center Residential Treatment Facility • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization and helping young people present those at end-of-semester showcases. Activity Specialists will work with multiple groups of youth of various grades to support skill-building, engagement, and enjoyment in the activity.

Requirements

• College Student or High School Graduate.
• 2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization.
• Exemplary supervisory skills with elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged youth and aptitude for motivating people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job.
• Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned.
• Displays effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families, school faculty, and Child Center colleagues and supervisors.
• Implement positive behavior management systems, focusing on clear expectations for youth behavior; verbal acknowledgement; and systemic rewards for demonstrating desired behaviors.
• Facilitate activities within your specialization (i.e. dance, team sports, visual arts, cooking, robotics, videography, drumming, etc.), culminating in an end-of-semester performance or showcase led by youth.
• Develop high-quality project-based lessons that are hands-on and engaging for youth.
• Engage participants in specialty area activities by providing encouragement, clear direction, and the necessary coaching and resources.
• Support program events & functions such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, field trips, etc.
• Prepare related paperwork, materials, and activity supplies within required timeframes and expectations.
• Attend related curriculum and professional development opportunities to build personal/professional skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED