Out-of-School-Time Program Facilitator

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Out-of-School-Time Program Facilitator is responsible for creating a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and social potential. This is a 20-hour work week position, typically running from mid-September through mid-May, with the potential for extension into the summer. The role involves facilitating assigned curriculum within partnering school districts throughout Allegheny County, managing logistical aspects of the program, and serving as a liaison between the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, partner families, and school personnel. The position also requires attending monthly Saturday Academy sessions and facilitator meetings, participating in professional development, and assisting with various events.

Requirements

Associates, Business, or Technical Degree with two (2) years of relevant social service experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with five (5) years relevant experience.
Must be able to pass and maintain a clean Act 33/34 clearances, FBI background check, and National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR).
Ability to work with a diverse population of partner families from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Experience monitoring and implementing Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Leadership projects/programs.
Ability to manage and understand projects/program by proactively addressing changes in conditions, operations, and the environment that will affect program outcomes.
Excellent communication, verbal, and organizational skills.
Motivate, develop, and direct participants and partners to acquire trust and inspire confidence.
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with changes in work location, staffing, and organizational structure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office along with knowledge and experience with Google Drive, Zoom, and Teams.
Ability to lift, carry and otherwise move up to 15 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day.
Ability to utilize computer and general office equipment to complete work responsibilities.
Ability to travel for meetings, agency trainings and other miscellaneous work assignments.

Responsibilities

Promote and support the mission, values, and goals of the YWCA while maintaining performance standards.
Facilitate assigned curriculum to program participants within our partnering school districts throughout Allegheny County. You will be responsible for facilitating three (3) program sites.
Create a learning environment that guides and encourages participants to develop and fulfill their academic and social potential.
Safeguard the welfare of all participants by following proper policies and procedures.
Maintain effective communication by serving as a liaison between the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, partner families, and school personnel.
Manage logistical aspects of the program to include but not limited to attendance, applications, data entry, student departure/arrival, supply acquisition/return, assessment distribution.
Attend seven (7) monthly Saturday Academy sessions at local universities/colleges or trades. Saturday Academy typically operates between the hours of 9:00 am- 3:00pm, one Saturday a month.
Attend monthly facilitator meetings and/or training.
Work closely with the department staff and partners on program development and enhancements.
Participate in professional development, meetings, and program outings.
Maintain high levels of consumer satisfaction.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
Assist with various events throughout the school year, i.e., field trips and/or Celebration of Learning.
Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Access to reliable transportation to areas in and around the City of Pittsburgh that are NOT accessible by public transportation is required.