Over the course of more than 125 years, MNCs have provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco’s communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase, brings success and upward mobility for the entire family. Today, we have 21 campuses which are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families.

Recreational Aide III will Leads after school program and summer camp activities and curriculum implementation for elementary school aged children and youth. They’ll provide homework assistance, enriched learning opportunities and activities with at-risk Precita participants, typically from TK-5^th grade. The Recreational Aide III is responsible in supporting program planning and improvement plans based on evaluation data related to service delivery and client outcomes. Assists with behavior management strategies and ensure a nurturing atmosphere conducive to participant success.

Temporary position from JUN 24 - AUG 30

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate recreation and enrichment activities for afterschool programming in accordance with contract regulations, including but not limited to cultural enrichment, nutrition and fitness, health education, academic enrichment, leadership council, social consciousness raising, and fundraising.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate recreation and enrichment activities for summer camp in the summer in accordance with contract regulations, including but not limited to cultural enrichment, nutrition and fitness, health education, academic enrichment, leadership council, social consciousness raising, and fundraising.
• Create innovative culturally and linguistically appropriate sequenced lesson plans and curriculum. Incorporate academic content and skill development to program curriculum that contributes to participants’ school success and helps address the achievement gap.
• Plan and implement project-based learning and experiential outings and activities to enhance participants learning and skill development.
• Responsible for updating program data and reporting, coordinating program activities with parents, volunteers and staff, and other administrative functions such as ordering program supplies
• Support a program environment that is learner centered, promotes a sense of physical and emotional safety.
• Support positive relationships between staff and program participants, and between participants and their peers.
• Perform on-going program assessment and evaluation, participate in agency planning.
• Assist in development and implementation of an outreach plan to recruit youth from the target population, including but not limited to collaborations with SFUSD, CPS, Family Resource Centers, CBO’s, parent organizations, etc.
• Act as liaison with school, community, public agencies and parents/guardians of participants, and will participate in appropriate training provided by DCYF
• Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development, assign workers, interns and volunteers involved in the program.
• Assist in registration and orientation process for participants and parents.
• Provide individual follow-up services and referral information to clients as needed and to other MNC youth services and community services.

• Provides direct service and program support such as staff coverage and coordination of special events.

Secondary Functions

• Collaborate in the planning and production of community events including Dia de los Muertos, Holiday/Winter break, Black History month, Carnival, Spring break, family nights, program graduations and showcase, etc.
• Recruit in kind service providers to implement cultural enrichment, health and wellness, youth leadership, and other enrichment activities within the program.
• Advocate for participant needs, providing referral information, when appropriate to internal and external services based on individual participant needs. Provide individual follow-up services to clients as needed.
• Collaborate with community to coordinate enrichment services.
• Represent MNC at appropriate community forums and funder meetings/trainings; maintain superior customer service with funders, staff, collaborating agencies, parents, and participants at all times. Adequately inform, share information, and collaborate with adults.
• Maintain accurate program records and follows reporting procedures. Compile, analyze, verify and submit data according to funding schedule and guidelines.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and as trainings are offered.
• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of a personal staff development plan striving for self-improvement.
• Must be available to participate in late afternoon, evening, and some weekend activities as needed (including Memorial Day Weekend, and during school breaks).
• Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.
• Responds to community crisis when necessary.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service.

• Always represent the Company in a professional manner.

Safety

• Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.

• Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.

• Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.

Effective Team Member

• Ability to interact positively with team members.

• Ability to facilitate positive change.

• Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Degree Required. Working towards an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or in a related field preferred.

Experience: Experience working in youth development, group facilitation, curriculum writing preferred but not mandatory.

Requirement:

• Current CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
• Current Immunizations (TB) (every 2 years thereafter)
• Clearance Child Abuse Index

Language(s): English/Spanish, preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.

• Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize task, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.

• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.

• Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.

Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.

Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.

Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.

Confidential and Sensitive Information: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client records

What we offer

• Pay Rate: $29.00-31.00 Hourly

• Location: Precita Campus

• Prorogated sick time and vAcation

If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and interested in applying, please apply on this job board or on our website www.mncsf.org under careers or send your resume and cover letter with the name of the position in the subject line to mario.quintanilla@mncsf.org or jobs@mncsf.org

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.