Youth Program Group Leader (Part-Time)

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Taylor Location - Taylor, MI/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$17.00 - $18.00 /div divstrongJob Category/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Whole Family Success-School Ag/div /div h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Scope:/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"The ideal candidate will be responsible for the implementation of varied activities including educational, life skills, cultural and recreational services for at-risk youth enrolled in a before and after-school 21st Century Community Learning Center and / or summer program./span/span/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Essential Functions/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Implement a program curriculum designed to meet program objectives as outlined in the program’s concept proposal.  This includes but is not limited to academic education, life skills education, and cultural/recreational activities to provide program youth an opportunity for learning and personal growth in a structured and positive environment during the hours after-school and/or during the summer months. Hispanic language proficiency is a plus./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Work with other agency staff to identify particular needs in the areas of education, life skills education and personal development that should be addressed outside the program.  Participate in meetings with parents and school officials to discuss such needs as necessary./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Evaluate youth progress in predetermined measurable terms at program intervals as directed./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Assist in the recruitment of appropriate children for enrollment in the program.  This may include the design of flyers and brochures, airing of public service announcements, and making of presentations in the community./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Participate in meetings with youth, program staff, and agency administrators related to program design, program implementation, and program evaluation in the interest of ensuring the program meets its goals and objectives. Work cooperatively with all to create unity and to maintain open lines of communication./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Maintain all records in a manner consistent with Wayne Metro policies and procedures. Compile data from such records in the preparation of reports as requested./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Other duties as assigned./span/span/span/span/span/li /ulh4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Minimum Qualifications:/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"High School Diploma and experience in youth education/programming or a combination of education and experience which is similarly appropriate./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Currently enrolled in high school with proper work permit documentation/span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Minimum of two years of experience in youth education/programming/span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Ability to implement program plans appropriate for meeting the educational and personal development needs of at-risk youth./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Ability to interact with parents, teachers, and other professionals to identify, and provide for the needs of youth with regards to social services, recreational/cultural activities, and education./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation./span/span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Ability to work with a minimum of supervision./span/span/span/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Various Open locations throughout Wayne County:/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"These locations may change, including the addition of more cities: Detroit, Highland Park, Ecorse, River Rouge, Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Inkster/span/span/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Travel Requirements:/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Ability to travel to various sites./span/span/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"Licensing and Other Requirements:/span/u/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"Valid identification and reliable transportation./span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"Although the Covid-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients./span/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Work Schedule/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, summer program may require to work on Friday, with specific hours to be determined by program needs./span/span/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="background-color:#ffffff;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"stronguspan style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"span style="color:#000000;"Other Duties:/span/span/u/strong/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt;"span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;"Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice./span/span/p