After-School Program Support Specialist (South Los Angeles)

After-School All-Stars Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Support Specialist will work in conjunction with the Program Support Specialist Team and the Director of Programs to develop and facilitate training modules, provide program improvement support, and ensure quality standards are embedded at each site. This role involves constant communication with the Director of Programs regarding site strengths, weaknesses, and updates, as well as developing and updating a resource library of activity lesson plans. The specialist will provide comprehensive program support to ASAS-LA sites and staff, maintain positive communication with the program management team, and collaborate with staff to embed the ASAS-LA Mission and Values into daily practices. Under the directive of the Director of Programs, the specialist will observe programs, assess site needs, monitor progress, identify external resources, and provide programmatic interventions. They will promote quality and staff excellence through coaching and mentoring, guide staff in best practices, and provide learning opportunities and workshops on positive youth development and social-emotional learning. The role also includes creating research-based training modules, traveling to off-site meetings and events, and being available to work evenings and weekends as needed. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may perform other reasonable related business duties as requested.

Requirements

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, public officials, private sector officials, parents and community leaders
Familiarity with quality criteria for after school programs, including the common elements of program as identified by ASAS-LA
Strong familiarity with After-School Education and Safety (ASES) and 21st Century Grant Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent managerial skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to provide proof of clearance for Tuberculosis
Ability to clear Drug Test and DOJ/FBI Live Scan

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Non-Profit Management, or related field highly preferred
Minimum of five years of experience working in the after-school field in a supervisory capacity and program implementation highly preferred
Current or past CPR and First Aid Certifications highly desirable
Fluency in a language other than English highly desirable

Responsibilities

Constant communication with Director of Programs regarding site strengths, weaknesses, and updates related to site program
Developing and periodically updating a resource library of activity lesson plans accessible to staff
Providing comprehensive program support to ASAS-LA sites and staff as assigned on a weekly basis
Maintaining positive and open communication with program management team through weekly meetings and periodic assessments
Collaborating with Program Coordinator and site staff to embed ASAS-LA Mission and Values into the daily implementation practices at each site to meet program goals as assigned
Observing program, assessing site needs, and monitoring progress through the use of a programmatic plan involving Program Coordinators, Program Support Specialists, and Operations & Grant Managers
Identifying external resources to improve program quality
Providing programmatic interventions based on site needs
Promoting quality and staff excellence in assigned schools across organization through coaching and mentoring as needed
Guiding staff in best practices around successful program implementation through planning and goal setting as needed
Providing learning opportunities and workshops for staff to understand student connections through the use of positive youth development and social emotional learning
Creating research-based training modules that align with the ASAS-LA Mission and Values
Travel to off-site meetings, chapter meetings, trainings, and events as needed
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Perform other duties as assigned