LightHouse Program Assistant 1- Bossier LightHouse

Volunteers of America North Louisiana•Shreveport, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunity, promoting dignity, and inspiring change through personalized housing, health, and human services. The LightHouse Program Assistant will assist children in understanding academic content and provide them with strategies to support them in school. This role involves working with children in an after-school program at community sites to bridge academic gaps and provide resources for their progression.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Willingness to seek and provide creative and meaningful learning experiences within a nurturing environment.
Ability to identify and address individual student needs.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to communicate with people of all levels and backgrounds.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to adapt to changes in daily schedule and work independently to complete tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
Basic organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive situations.
Flexibility to work with various age groups as required.
Must be able to use a computer as required.
Must be able to communicate with others in an understandable manner.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
Work is primarily sedentary but must be able to move throughout the building to access office equipment.
May need to occasionally move light equipment.
Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position.
Able to travel among Volunteer of America locations within North Louisiana as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the education field or with children preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain healthy relationships with youth in the Lighthouse program.
Assist students and program staff in all academic and operational functions of the Lighthouse community site.
Assist Program Coordinator with classroom management and the 3rd meal daily.
Plan and implement daily lessons for designated small group sessions.
Assist students with homework completion and remediate individual and whole group skills.
Assist students with subject content according to individual strengths in conjunction with BPSB/CPSB academic components.
Assist students with study strategies and techniques to increase fluency and skills.
Observe confidentiality in regard to Lighthouse policies and procedures.
Assist with transporting Lighthouse students to program and home when needed.
Assist with light housekeeping duties.
Work on special projects as assigned.