Group Leader
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HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK
NY
Summary
The Group Leader supervises and engages children in afterschool and summer camp activities, including homework help and recreational programs. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment and fostering positive relationships with youth and their families.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Marlboro Gardens Cornerstone,2298 W8th St,Brooklyn,NY,11223 - Brooklyn, NY, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, The Group Leader is responsible for the direct supervision, engagement, and safety of the group they are assigned to in an afterschool or summer camp setting. This role involves implementing schedule activities, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and serving as a mentor and role model to the youth. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, and passionate about youth development.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
Serves as role model for program participants.
Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences of program participants and staff.
Participates in in-service trainings and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attends external trainings and workshops at direction of management.
Supervise and actively engage a group of children in daily program activities and assisting them with homework, arts and crafts, recreation and other activities.
Assist in planning and leading age-appropriate academic, recreational and cultural enrichment activities.
Create a safe learning space for children that promotes a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Build a rapport with participants, families, and staff, fostering strong relationships.
Assist in maintaining daily attendance records, incident reports, and other required documentation for program participants.
Communicate professionally with families, teachers and community members about the program and work with them to strengthen support for youth.
Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips.
Qualifications:
Must be a High School Senior or higher to apply.
Must be at least 17 years of age.
Up to 1 year of experience working with children of various ages and must be able to assist youth with homework and educational and enrichment activities.
Must be available to work Summer Camp hours: Weekdays from 8am-6pm or After-School hours: 2PM-6PM during the school year.
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook
HeartShare Human Services of New York | Homepage
HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heartshare nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services. Heartshare affiliates include The Heartshare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, Heartshare Wellness, which provides critical health services to those with developmental disabilities and case management to those with chronic conditions, and Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, Heartshare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 61 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families.
Heartshare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. Heartshare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information, visit http://www.heartshare.org/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @heartshare and like us on Facebook.
Founded
1914
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Human Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Heartshare nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services. Heartshare affiliates include The Heartshare School, which offers quality education and therapies to children with autism, Heartshare Wellness, which provides critical health services to those with developmental disabilities and case management to those with chronic conditions, and Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS), which supports children, adults and families living in crisis due to experiences with poverty. Since its founding in 1914, Heartshare has expanded its reach to over 100 program sites in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as to 61 of the 62 New York counties through energy grants to low-income families.
Heartshare is proud that 90% of all revenue goes directly to its programs and services. Heartshare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity. For more information, visit http://www.heartshare.org/. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @heartshare and like us on Facebook.
Founded
1914
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Human Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
