Enrichment Program Specialist

Mission Neighborhood Centers•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Over the course of more than 125 years, MNC has provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco’s communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase brings success and upward mobility for the entire family unit. Today, we have 24 campuses that are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families. This position will be supporting at our MNC Precita Campus (534 Precita Ave. San Francisco, CA).

Requirements

AS Degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field; must be enrolled in college education working towards a BA degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field, with a current official transcript on file; ECE/CDEV or equivalent.
Required 3+ years’ work experience with youth ages 8-17 and must have experience and knowledge of trauma informed, restorative and harm reduction practices.
Current CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Current Immunizations (TB) (every 2 years thereafter)
Clearance Child Abuse Index
Fluent in English/Spanish
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; integrity, professionalism, and maturity.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Capable of conducting presentations and maintaining confidentiality.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Team player with the ability to remain calm and tactful under pressure.
Comfortable working in a multicultural, youth-centered setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and internet applications.
Ability to set priorities, plan work effectively, and meet performance standards.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive and client-related information.
The position requires the ability to sit for approximately 50% of the time, walk 30%, and stand 20%, with frequent use of hands for typing and handling objects, occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds, and sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and communication skills to interact effectively in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Create innovative culturally relevant enrichment curriculum and program designs that are focused on program goals. Curriculum follows ongoing 8-week cycles throughout the year.
Incorporate academic content and skill development to program curriculum that contributes to participants’ school success and helps address the achievement gap.
Coordinate, supervise and implement on-site daily activities including, but not limited to cultural enrichment, academic support, college & career exploration, health & fitness, social justice, youth leadership, and vocational training.
Plan and implement project-based learning and experiential outings and activities to enhance participants learning and skill development.
Provide orientation, supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to youth, interns, volunteers and youth workers assigned to the Precita campus after school and summer program.
Partner with other youth providers to implement enrichment activities on site.
Communicate with CCP team in regard to youth progress, concerns, case consultations, and anything related to youth progress.
Conduct intake, registration and orientation process for new participants and their caregivers.
Responsible for submitting program supply requests to direct supervisor on a timely manner.
Maintains accurate program and client records and follows reporting procedures.
Compiles, analyzes, verifies and submits data according to funding schedule and guidelines. CMS and Progress Reports for JPD.
Provides safe passage to program participants from local school sites, home, or community.
Monitors the distribution and record keeping of the daily snack program provided to participants.
Meal prepping for youth.
Produce content for quarterly parent newsletter and implement quarterly parent meetings/trainings.
Collaborate in the planning and production of community events such as: Dia de los Muertos, Carnaval, International Women’s Day, holiday events, and graduation ceremonies. And many more community events.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and MNC trainings and events.
Make referrals to other MNC youth and family services and other community resources.
Advocates for participant needs, providing referral information, when appropriate to internal and external services based on individual participant needs.
Provides individual follow-up services to clients, as needed.
Actively participates in the creation and implementation of a personal staff development plan striving for self-improvement.
Must be available in late afternoon, evening and some weekend activities, as needed.
Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Always represent the Agency a professional manner.
Support a program environment that is learner-centered, promote a sense of physical and emotional safety.
Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Agency policies.
Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
Promotes the health and safety of participants and follows safety and emergency procedures.
Ability to interact positively with team members.
Ability to facilitate positive change.
Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
Communicate effectively.