Program Aide (Beacon)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

6d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside is working in collaboration with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development to alleviate the effects of poverty and provide opportunities by operating a Beacon Community Center on the Upper Westside. Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative. Program Aides work with Office Manager, Coordinators and Director to ensure the office is managed smoothly. Including record-keeping, correspondence, monitoring and supporting Youth Groups.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Must be able to work between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday for training sessions
• Must have ability to work collaboratively
• Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development
• Have energy, motivation and skills needed to work independently
• Comfortable engaging youth
• Must submit information for DYCD required background checks including a Fingerprint Screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in Education/Social Work a plus
• CPR/First Aid Certification a plus
• Familiarity with Social Services setting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Tasks (Light, Sweeping, mopping, dusting, general cleaning)
• Office Tasks (Manage attendance records, Data Entry, Typing, Copying)
• Escorting participants to Ballet, Hip-Hop, Dance, Chorus, and Star Tutoring
• Enforce program rules
• Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development
• Attend staff training, weekly, meetings and supervision meetings
• Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, ADED and/or DED
• Demonstrate professionalism & leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees