What are the responsibilities and job description for the 21st Century Lead Program Counselor position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida?
Boys & Girls Club Location:
Levy Hughes Clubhouse:
OCPS Academic Center for Excellence Campus
712 West Amelia Street Bldg. 900, Orlando, FL 32805
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Engage and inspire young people aged 6-18 to learn and grow to be responsible adults.
Provide program services to actively participating 21st CCLC students, assisting 21st CCLC teachers in providing educational service programs. Assist Service Director and Program Director with delivery of 21st CCLC Personal Enrichment activities to actively participating 21st CCLC students. Assist with parent and family education events and educational field trips specifically for 21st CCLC students and their families (includes evenings and weekends).
Create and implement fun and exciting activities planned to include both genders and all age groups.
Must monitor and evaluate situations quickly using good judgment to assess situations and make decisions. Create and maintain a safe environment for children and adults within the program space.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
1. Leads efforts in the social emotional support of 21st CCLC.
2. Attends all scheduled professional development sessions schedules with support from Project Director ; Service and Program director staff development.
3. Communicates directly with Program Counselors and Youth Development Specialistany and all updates as it pertains to scheduled 21st CCLCprogramming.
4. Supports in house testing schedule for Pre, Mid and Post Testing as outlined by 21st CCLC dates.
5. Prepares workspace with needed materials and supplies for daily implementation of the 21st CCLC Program.
6. Maintains written log of inventory items for 21st CCLC Program as supported by the Project Director (by email) Service Director and Site/Coordinator.
7. Conducts meetings with Program Director for Program Counselors and Assistants for staff development and training needs.
8. Supports data collection - SLDRT for 21st CCLC students per site.
9. Supports with receiving and labeling incoming 21st CCLC inventory. Supports completing inventory status when scheduled by Service Director.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.May participate in special programs and/or events.
2.May be required to drive Club bus. CDL license required.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
1. Associates degree required.
2. At least one year minimum experience volunteering or working with children.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff, parents, volunteers and children.
4. Good general computer skills including, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
5. Ability to plan and implement fun and exciting quality programs for youth.
6. Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
7. Recommended CPR and First Aid Certifications.
8. Valid driver license and good driving record. CDL license may be required to operate Club bus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts and or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor activities of club members. The employee is required to be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, jump, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Working environment: Normal club environment.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
We kindly request that applicants refrain from contacting us regarding the status of their application. Our team will diligently review all submissions and will reach out to candidates who best match our requirements.
