Individualized Afterschool Program Assistant

pDescription/ppSince 1891, strongBoys amp; Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF)/strong has provided high-quality,nbsp;/ppcommunity-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages six to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character amp; community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Club team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential./ppbr//ppstrongPosition Purpose/strong/ppbr//ppAn Individualized Afterschool Program Assistant is an important part of the BGCSF team and lends crucial support to youth in our programs enabling them to successfully access high quality out-of-school time experiences. As a member of a School-Based Club team, Individualized Afterschool Program Assistants possess robust youth development skills that are rooted in their relationships with youth, school faculty, and families, complemented by their knowledge and experience in the field. They demonstrate the capacity to be a positive, skilled, and reliable partner for our youth who require individualized support.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongSchedule: /strongMonday-Friday, 25 hours per week during the school yearnbsp;/ppemThis role is available at our BGCSF Beacon at Malcolm X Academy/em/ppbr//ppstrongKey Responsibilities:/strongbr/As an Individualized Afterschool Program Assistant, you will play a crucial developmental role in shaping the lives of the youth in our community by assisting them with access to high quality programs and a positive and safe out of school environment.nbsp;/pulliAssist in planning, modifying, and/or preparing program materials for assigned youth with special needs, disabilities, or unique learning styles.nbsp;/liliAssist with assigned youth’s personal needs such as lifting, toileting support, feeding, and positioning if required/liliWork in accordance with an individualized education plan (IEP) for assigned youth that is established by the school/liliWork with individuals in small groups and large groups/liliAssist in explanation of activities and/or other program instructions and assist youth in being successful in completion of program activitiesnbsp;/liliAssists in administration of assessments and record keeping related to support of assigned youth/liliPrepares and maintains records required to be maintained by BGCSF for grant and/or internal documentation compliance/liliPrepares, operates, and maintains equipment and supplies such as audio-visual devices (computers, screens, etc.) and other equipment and supplies that relate to the after school program that are needed to assist assigned youth in being successful in the program/liliDevelops alternative communication supports (i.e. visuals, prepares communication devices, etc.)/liliAssists in managing program space in order to provide a positive environment for all youth/liliLeads any needed behavior management intervention for assigned youth/liliMay assist other designated Club staff in monitoring program spaces or bathrooms in accordance with program regulations/liliRenders first aid in compliance with training/liliReports disciplinary problems and injury and/or incidents to the Club Beacon Site Director/liliPerform related duties as required/li/ulpRequirements/ppbr//ph3strongRequirements:/strong/h3h3br//h3pMinimum Requirementsnbsp;/pulliAn Associates Degree or higher OR 48 college units and a high school diploma/liliCandidate should demonstrate competency in the following abilities: working with youth who have been designated mild/moderately impaired by an IEP, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within a culturally diverse environment/liliEffective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex processes to program staff and Club member families/liliAbility to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters/liliExperience working within groups of TK-5th grade (ages 3 through 11) in a youth development setting and ability to create strong relationships/liliStrong positive prevention amp; disciplinary skills with youth with ability to manage youth behaviors and maintain high expectationsnbsp;/liliStrong ability to create and follow systems and procedures in a high-paced environment with continual distractionsnbsp;/liliCurrent Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or within 90 days of employment)/liliCurrent training in SFUSD Special Education Paraeducator restraint policies (or within 90 days of employment, training can be arranged by Beacon Site Director)nbsp;/li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications:nbsp;/strong/pulliCandidates who have passed the CBEST or candidates with education or coursework in Early Childhood Development, Education, or related fields/liliBilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply/liliValid driver’s license and be able to operate a 10-passenger vehiclenbsp;/li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements/strong/pulliMust be able to lift 25 lbsnbsp;/liliMust be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively/liliMust be able to stoop and crouch nbsp;/liliMust be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time/li/ulpstrongBenefits/strong/pulliComprehensive Health Benefits + Employer Contributions/lili401K + 7% Employer Contribution After One Year of Service/liliEmployee Assistance Program: In-Person Counseling + 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support/liliEducation Assistance/liliPre-tax Transportation Savings Account/liliFlexible Spending Account/liliPaid Time Off + Paid Holidays/liliMandatory summer + winter Weeklong Organization-wide Closures/liliProfessional Development Opportunities/li/ulpstrongPay/strong/ppThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. nbsp;At BGCSF, nbsp;our decisions are based on other factors and dependent on circumstances for each position. nbsp;Depending on the need and requirement of the position, nbsp;an individual could be hired at or near the entry-level, mid-level or top-of-the-range for their role and compensation. nbsp;As such, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $23 - $25.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongDisclaimer/strong/ppThe information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The organization has the discretion to relocate/reassign a person, as needed./p