Job Description

AssisttheProgramDirectorinoverseeing,coordinating,implementation andsupervision ofcomprehensiveservicestochildren,youth andfamiliesat theHighbridge Gardens Cornerstone Community Center asspecified inDYCDcontractualprovisions.Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assistintheday-to-daysupervision of activitiesattheHighbridgeGardensCornerstoneProgram.
• AssistDirector inmonitoring,reporting,programplanninganddevelopmentofprogramactivities forparticipantsages5-21and theirfamilies.
• Overallresponsibilityforthesuccessfulprogramimplementationandoutcomeattainment.
• WorkwiththeDirectortoinsurepromptsubmissionofreportstobothagencyandfunders.
• Maintainparticipantfilesonsiteaswell asenrollmentandattendanceonlineandmaintainDYCD Online System.
• Assistwithsupervisionandimplementation ofallactivitiesthatoccurattheHighbridge Cornerstone Center site; i.e. special events, youth civic engagement projects, recruitment events.
• Helptoprovideadministrative/logisticalsupporttoserviceintegrationstaff.
• Co-facilitateallorientationsconducted attheCenter.
• Attendmonthlymeetingsandothertrainingsasneeded.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are generally 2:00pm - 10:00 pm,Monday through Thursday, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00 pm.Working conditions and physical demands required:Thedemandsdescribedherearerepresentative ofthosethatmust bemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully perform theessentialfunctionsofthisjob.

• Abilityandpatience toworkwithchildren andyoungpeople,recognizingtheirexuberanceand juvenilebehavior,particularlyingroupsettings.
• Remaininastationarypositioneitherworkingatacomputer ormonitoringactivities.
• Moveforlongperiods,providinginstruction.
• Travelwhentakingfieldtrips, usingpublictransportation,traversecitystreets,ascend/descend stairs,andbeexposedtooutsideweatherconditions,whileescorting youth.

QualificationsEducation and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with youth, or, an Associate Degree with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working withyouth.
• At least two (2) years’ Supervisoryexperience.
• Experience facilitating workshops and providing one on one peer mediationpreferred.
• Experience working with families who face exceptionalchallenges.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required

• Ability to work collaboratively withteams.
• Excellent social skills demonstrative of empathy andsupport.
• Excellent organizational and administrativeskills.
• Excellent written and oratoryskills.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.