United Community Center

After-School Program Group Leader Part-time

United Community Center  •  Milwaukee, WI (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: United Community Center - Milwaukee, WI 53204Education
Level: High School
Job Category: EducationResponsible for assisting the Youth Programs Department in the daily operations of the UCC After-School Program, including the daily supervision of High School, Elementary, and/or Middle School Students. Leads program activities and promotes a safe and productive atmosphere for students to learn and grow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows rules, policies, and regulations as outlined in the organization handbook
- Executes written and verbal assignments from the supervisor daily
- Supervises elementary and/or middle school students during field trips, presentations, and in-house activities
- Facilitates and leads group enrichment projects, athletics, team building exercises, workshops, and creative game play
- Assigns, reviews, evaluates participation and performance and recommends participants for discipline, termination or retention
- Models exemplary behavior for elementary, middle, and high school students
- Promotes life and social skills to elementary, middle, and high school students
- Facilitates conflict resolution as necessary
- Promotes and ensures the safety of all students and staff
- Keeps and records accurate daily attendance records for participants
- Miscellaneous duties also assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates basic computer, Excel, Word, and Google Drive knowledge
- Demonstrates computer literacy skills, using MS Office, Google applications, and other basic data systems, including internet navigation.
- Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
- Ability to take proactive and creative approaches in resolving any challenges presented while on job duty.
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to youth and other employees of the organization.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills required.
- Previous experience volunteering or working with youth is strongly desired.
- Demonstrated evidence of CPR, Concussion, Mandated Reporter, and other licensing led training will be required (UCC will help to identify free/low-cost online courses to complete training).
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a classroom/school/daycare environment.  Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: loud voice during classroom with children playing, recreational activities in outdoor and gym spaces, loud voices during classroom play or during recess).
- Shift times during 2:30-5:30 pm on school days, 8 am-5 pm on non-school days
- 10-20 hours per week - schedule to be agreed upon with supervisor.
- Ability to frequently sit, walk, and go up and down stairs.
United Community Center

About United Community Center

The United Community Center is a comprehensive social service agency serving the families of Milwaukee's south side. Programs range from education to elder programs, meeting the needs of six weeks olds to 93 year olds and beyond!

Facts at a Glance:

•Nearly 15,000 people served annually throughout the programs

•More than 20,000 visitors including clients, community members, Latino Arts customers, and other business and community leaders who collaborate, partner with, and support our mission

Who do we serve?

•30% are under the age of 18

•More than 40% at or below the poverty level with household incomes of less than $25,000 per year

•Ethnicity: 96% Hispanic, 2% Caucasian, 1% African-American and 1% Native American

•Within Hispanic Ethnicity: 30% Mexican, 54% Puerto Rican, 16% Other Hispanic, and 20% did not disclose

•57% reside in either the 53204 or 53215 postal codes

•90% reside in the City of Milwaukee

•99% reside in Milwaukee County

Who helps us with our mission?

•More than 425 full and part-time staff who manage, guide, and lead our programs and services

•More than 850 volunteers each year, from students to corporations who come for one day or on a weekly basis to help serve our clients

•Nearly 300 individual donors and 57 corporations and foundations who provide needed financial support

•Hundreds of partners and collaborators who join with us to create and deliver creative and quality programs

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1970
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