Assistant Resident Service Coordinator, Tierney Learning Center

Assistant Resident Service Coordinator, Tierney Learning Center (TLC) at Old Colony Homes - Boston, MA
The Assistant Resident Service Coordinator for the Tierney Learning Center (TLC) is a member of a team that runs the afterschool program for children. This includes planning and implementing classroom curriculum, providing homework assistance, communicating information to families, and maintaining a safe, healthy, warm, and engaging environment. The Assistant Resident Service Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the school day teacher and parents to support the academic and social emotional success of the students in their classroom. In addition, the Assistant Resident Service Coordinator will focus on building the teen program at the TLC by developing and implementing new programs in collaboration with the teens. The Assistant Resident Service Coordinator will identify strategies and partners to bridge high school graduates to college, training and jobs.
Supervision Received: Reports to Director, Program Implementation
Supervision Exercised: None.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Old Colony (Tierney Learning Center)
Hours: 12-8 PM, Monday through Friday
Assistant Resident Service Coordinator Role:

• Implement program curricula provided by the YMCA that provides growth in cognitive skills, self-awareness, group relationships, and character development.
• Ensure adherence to EEC licensing standards and perpetuate an inclusive culture and maintain a program environment that is safe, healthy, and engaging.
• Communicate information to parents.
• Assist with relevant assessments on a variety of levels throughout the year by means of progress reports, parent surveys, and program self-assessment.
• Collaborate with teens to identify their areas of interest and to create programming and partnerships that meet those needs.
• Create partnerships with local organizations that focus on connecting youth to college, jobs and training opportunities.
• Create marketing materials and do multiple forms of outreach to recruit teens from OId Colony to participate in TLC programming.
• Collaborate with the TLC team, Old Colony staff and YMCA staff and attend weekly meetings as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with youth and families and issues relating to workforce development, youth enrichment, education and asset building.
• Experience working with teens and developing programs in collaboration with teens. Ability to build positive and collaborative partnerships with youth and adults.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, mental health, and de-escalation.
• Ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, and beliefs that differ across cultures and to respond appropriately to these differences with residents in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services.
• Capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, residents, senior staff, volunteers, interns, and community partners
• Ability to collect, track and understand data in order to assess programs and partnerships and inform strategies.
• Proficiency with technology and an interest in learning how to integrate new technology-based tools and resources into programming.
• Operate in a timely manner, with consistency and a high level of integrity and professionalism; provide excellent customer service to residents and partners.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving and writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Bilingual in English and dominant language of minority in community i.e., Spanish, Cape Verdean, Haitian Creole, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, etc. is a plus.
• The Educational Programs Coordinator will work from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM multiple days a week. The ability to work some weekends is required.

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree preferred in Social Work, Human Services, or related field and/or 2-3 years’ equivalent work experience providing services in a Housing/Multi-Family housing environment, or a private, non-profit social service organization.
• Experience working with youth in urban communities and developing and operating youth programs.
• Must become EEC licensed to work with children.

Beacon succeeds with diverse and inclusive teams, and we are committed to ensuring diversity in our workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, beginning on the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with company match, short term disability and long term disability insurance.
• 3 weeks’ paid vacation, 13 paid holidays.
• Summer flex scheduling options to allow for early releases on Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Beacon Communities LLC seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class.
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Company Overview: Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 18,000 apartments including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.

Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching