Program Instructor

Catholic Charities•San Antonio, TX

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love. Position Responsibilities: Work in the after school tutoring program, in groups and one-on-one, design and lead enrichment activities for students, act as a mentor for youth and encourage student participation in the school year and summer tutoring program. Assist with the maintenance and care of donated classroom space. Lead leveled classes in the summer to newly arrived refugee youth in a newcomer summer program. Support Girls and Boys Clubs in the summer to newly arrived refugee youth. Able to create engaging lesson plans for small or large groups, maintain a positive and diverse learning environment for refugee students Assist with facilitation of student engagement activities such as field trips, school and community events. Assist with providing direct client supportive services and referrals for refugee students. Register and enroll eligible students into the program using interpretation services. Maintain excel spreadsheets to track client information and program data and goals. Able to input & retrieve data on a regular basis. Collect weekly, monthly and quarterly data from agencies database and internal Excel spreadsheets. Support parenting classes including enrollment, childcare, transportation, and classroom support Present to parents and school staff on school related topics. Ensure regular maintenance of client files. Assist with ensuring sound dialogue is sustained between the school districts, community partners, Refugee Services and refugee families. Assist in writing program reporting required of the School Impact grant funding source. Including, available grant opportunities that would benefit the program. Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner. Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts,internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information. Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory. Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization. Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, social service or business-related field.
Minimum of (1) years working in a social service environment that demonstrates a sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural populations is preferred.
Reliable transportation
Valid driver license, with clean driving record
Valid vehicle insurance
Ability to operate an agency 12 passenger van on an as needed basis for program activities and events.
Must be 21 years of age and adhere to the CCAOSA policy, which will not allow anyone under the age of 21 to operate an agency vehicle.
Minimum of (1) years’ experience in working in a social service environment that demonstrates a sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural populations is preferred.
Experience with personal computer, various computer software, email and Microsoft Works, specifically Excel.
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
Must have good written and verbal skills;
Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Ability to maintain appropriate ethical boundaries and professional client relationship.

Responsibilities

Work in the after school tutoring program, in groups and one-on-one, design and lead enrichment activities for students, act as a mentor for youth and encourage student participation in the school year and summer tutoring program.
Assist with the maintenance and care of donated classroom space.
Lead leveled classes in the summer to newly arrived refugee youth in a newcomer summer program.
Support Girls and Boys Clubs in the summer to newly arrived refugee youth.
Able to create engaging lesson plans for small or large groups, maintain a positive and diverse learning environment for refugee students
Assist with facilitation of student engagement activities such as field trips, school and community events.
Assist with providing direct client supportive services and referrals for refugee students.
Register and enroll eligible students into the program using interpretation services.
Maintain excel spreadsheets to track client information and program data and goals. Able to input & retrieve data on a regular basis.
Collect weekly, monthly and quarterly data from agencies database and internal Excel spreadsheets.
Support parenting classes including enrollment, childcare, transportation, and classroom support
Present to parents and school staff on school related topics.
Ensure regular maintenance of client files.
Assist with ensuring sound dialogue is sustained between the school districts, community partners, Refugee Services and refugee families.
Assist in writing program reporting required of the School Impact grant funding source.
Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.
Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts,internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.