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Goddard Riverside Activity Specialist in New York, New York
Activity Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Lincoln Square - New York, NY
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Program Description:Goddard Riverside Community Center is working in collaboration with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York City Housing Authority to provide evening teen center programming at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center on the Upper Westside. Teen Center @ Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center is located within the Amsterdam Addition Housing Development and across from the Amsterdam Houses.
Purpose of Position:The GRCC Teen Center at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center seeking a dynamic individual to provide specialized activities to youth including dance, art and technology. The Activity Specialist is an integral part of providing youth with activities that promote creativity and self-expression amongst youth that can be displayed during out showcase and talent show.
Schedule:The teen center operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Hourly Rate:$25.00
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Provide Direct Service to RISE Teen Center Youth Members
Create projects with groups of high school youth in evening activity programs
Facilitate interactive workshops designed in specialized activities such as science, technology, engineering, dance, visual arts, coding, performing arts and other specialized fields.
Work with staff to enroll, engage and retain teen participants
Maintain a safe learning environment
Serve as a positive and engaging role model for participants.
Maintain a high level of flexibility and professionalism at all times
Enforce program rules, promote reflection and consequences for infractions
Maintain attendance records for all facilitated activities
Participate in program planning and assessment
Assist with data entry.
Attend supervision meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
Associates Degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural youth population required.
Must clear SEL, SCR and Department of Education PETS clearances
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong leadership development with knowledge of specific specialty, dance, art, technology, etc.
Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs specifically word, excel, access and outlook
Physical Requirements:
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants
Work Environment
Indoor/Outdoor /community center setting
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.