Program Aide (Beacon After School)

Goddard Riverside Community Center•New York, NY

23h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) is a well-established Manhattan community-based organization that supports services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are one of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Goddard Riverside promotes dignity and self-reliance across generations. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. 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. Includes data entry, record-keeping, correspondence, escorting, monitoring and supporting Youth Groups.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 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 be able to pass background check including 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

Manage attendance records
Data Entry
Typing
Copying
Manage Program/Office Supplies
Light Maintenance Tasks (Sweeping, mopping, dusting, general cleaning)
Support all areas of the After School Program
Escort participants to activities off site.
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 and AVP.
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership