Youth Services Supervisor - BLOCK Youth and Teen Center (Part Time)

Canton Township•Canton Township, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the BLOCK Youth and Teen Center, overseeing youth and teen participants, an at-risk population, and staff. The role involves supervising and monitoring participants in various recreation areas and facilities, ensuring safe transportation of program participants, and assisting in the planning, supervision, and coordination of youth and teen programs and activities. The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring safety rules and policies are followed, maintaining accurate records, and responding to emergency situations. Additionally, the role includes preparing equipment and supplies, ensuring ADA accommodations are met, providing excellent customer service, attending staff meetings and trainings, utilizing department software, assisting with evaluations, and handling money in accordance with department policies. The position requires proactive and timely responses to parent, participant, and community concerns, and maintaining a professional image.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years old.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of one year of experience working with youth and at-risk populations required.
Must possess a current, valid Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns, which include, but are not limited to, convictions for reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.
Ability to operate a 12-passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift, with the ability to tow a trailer behind the van as necessary.
Must be able to possess a valid Michigan Chauffer License within 14 days of hire.
Must obtain CPR/AED and first aid certification within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to possess Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Certification within 90 days of employment.
Strong organizational and communication skills required.
Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner.
Ability to clearly communicate procedures, problems and policies with fellow employees and the public tactfully and courteously.
Skill in organizing self and others; ability to self-start in discharging responsibilities.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct recreation programs and the ability to effectively supervise subordinates who are engaged in those activities.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

More than one year of experience working with youth and at-risk populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and monitors participants at the BLOCK Youth and Teen Center and a variety of recreation areas and facilities.
Responsible for safe transportation of program participants to assigned locations in Township vehicles and chartered buses.
Assists in the planning, supervision, and coordination of youth and teen programs, participants and activities as assigned.
Assists in the coordination of setup, teardown and cleanup of programs and events.
Ensures safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures are followed by the public, participants, and employees.
Responsible for enforcement of departmental rules and regulations, operating procedures and policies.
Maintains accurate program, activity and equipment records.
Provides information for monthly and annual reports as applicable.
Responsible for responding to, communicating and documenting emergency situations and incidents, including, but not limited to, First Aid, CPR, Severe Weather and Missing Child events.
Prepares equipment and supplies for planned daily programs and events.
Ensures proper ADA accommodations are met.
Greets and interacts with participants, families and community members in a positive and friendly manner and provides excellent customer service.
Attends and assists in preparation of all staff meetings and trainings as required.
Utilizes department-issued software for accurate operation of recreation programs.
Assists in completing employee and program evaluations.
Maintains accurate daily attendance reports, as well as accident and incident reports.
Ensures accurate money handling in accordance with department policies.
Responds proactively and appropriately to all tier-1 parent, participant and community member concerns in a timely manner.
Presents a professional image, in person and by telephone.
Performs other duties as assigned.