TUTOR

Brownsville Housing Authority • Brownsville, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for developing and executing educational program/activities designed to encourage social, physical, and intellectual development of resident children.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Applied Science with studies in Child Development.
• Two to three years’ experience of related outreach/case management experience; social work and/or public housing.
• Any combination of experience, education or training that would likely provide the required knowledge.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of social work, research methodology, and business resources related to substance abuse prevention and intervention.
• Extensive knowledge of computer learning programs promoting the development of high self-esteem, self-confidence, scholastic and economic development in youth.
• Knowledge of professional code of ethics.
• Good knowledge of pertinent HUD regulations and Public Housing management, and comprehensive knowledge of Authority policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of local public and private resources that can provide alcohol and drug abuse prevention/intervention services, tutoring, mentoring, computer technology, speakers, and the coordination and/or support of service delivery.
• Good computer skills and ability to use other general business machines.
• Ability to address the public and present information in a clear, concise, and convincing manner.
• Ability to deal effectively with situations that require tact and diplomacy, yet firmness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with other employees, residents, community agencies and other activities that provide services.
• Ability to transport & drive a 15-passenger van & maintain a good driving record. Must always implement safety procedures while transporting resident children, youth and/or elderly persons.
• Bondable.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Eligibility for coverage under Authority fleet auto insurance.
• Must work with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Must pass the pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, schedules and coordinates educational and informational training programs and social and recreation activities for housing development children and youth.
• Addresses each child’s development and recognizes problems of a culture and/or development nature which may be exhibited by certain children; when necessary, devises positive approaches to overcome problems.
• Ensures that an appropriate and equal level of attention and care is given to each child in a manner that is consistent with his/her needs, dependent upon age and stage of development.
• Conducts after school tutoring on homework assignments, computer lab work and other educational activities on a one-to-one basis and coordinates meetings, event and other activities using virtual platforms such as zoom, google, stream yard, others.
• Ensures that all activities are conducted in an equitable manner providing equal opportunity and access to equipment to all children in the group.
• Encourages children’s participation by providing interactive activities.
• Informs staff and parents of curriculum by preparing and submitting lesson plans, posting schedules and curriculum outlines.
• Visits homes of participating and nonparticipating children and youth as necessary.
• Works with city, county, and other agencies in developing programs to meet the educational and recreational needs of the Authority’s youth.
• Develops good partnerships with law enforcement, social service agencies, public health agencies and school administration.
• Recruits and supervises volunteers for the youth programs. Communicates & coordinates with the Youth Programs Coordinator to assist the youths at opportunity centers.
• Keeps adequate records of all equipment and supplies assigned to each staff member.
• Encourages consistency of service by maintaining communications with parents and staff.
• Protects families by keeping personal information confidential.
• Provides a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean and appealing facilities, removing known safety hazards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• May be required to track time, cost and revenue for Project-Based Management.
• Conducts inventory of supplies and equipment and requisitions supplies needed for learning center. Contacts designated Property Manager to request supplies and report facilities issues with the assigned learning center.
• Clears learning center after classes and makes sure equipment, materials and supplies are properly put away after use.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree