Summer Camp Program Assistant

Description

Summary:

The role of the Summer Camp Program Assistant is to directly support the implementation of the After School & Summer Youth Program. The Summer Camp Program Assistant will focus in fulfilling grant measures by executing curriculum, lessons, and surveys. The Program Assistant will work with the director, site lead, volunteers, and community partners to implement and facilitate various educational activities that promote healthy lifestyles, positive personal development and wellness, and to engage and support students between the ages of 5 to 17 and their families in the community.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in carrying out and evaluating program curriculum. 
• Active group supervision of youth with attention to the following: program goals, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill development
• Manage drink/snack/food stock
• Promote youth participation in all classroom teaching and activities
• Maintain appropriate records and statistics, and complete reports and evaluations as per guidelines
• Manage supplies and organize daily activities
• Model personal habits such as health, dress, speech, table etiquette, manners, and relationships with other staff that serve as a positive example for youth
• Keep program spaces organized. At the end of the day clean and return everything to how it was in the morning. 
• Assist with transportation of the participants.
• Coordinate daily/weekly pick-up meals and snacks from Foodbank and other sites. 
• Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must adhere to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.   
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and Employment Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other summer camp duties as assigned by Director and/or Senior Director.

Competencies

Communication 

Solution Oriented

De-escalation

Interpersonal Awareness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma 
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to work with children in a respectful and empowering manner
• Strong background in working with children and youth a must; preferred to be studying or have obtained an education degree and/or have the work experience.
• Must be able to work outdoors for more than 3 hours. 
• Must be able to walk 2-3 hours during work hours. 
• License and Credentials
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license and clean driving record
• Valid vehicle insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to operate calmly and effectively in managing youth 
•  Knowledge of positive youth development and positive behavior management skills
• Ability to handle crisis and de-escalate situations with students, parents and staff
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with children in a respectful and empowering manner
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong community outreach and public relations skills and ability to liaise with community partners and leaders
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) ** This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.**

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.