Group Leader

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 Dekalb Avenue Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: 718. 882.4000 | Fax: 718. 882. 6369 | www.mwmcc.org

Job Announcement: Group Leader for

Youth and Family Services Department

Status: Part-Time

Reports to Program Director

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $23.00, commensurate with education and experience

Benefits include:

• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance
• NCCRS college credit
• CPR & First Aid training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great work environment

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) is a vital community resource that changes the course of lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents to a degree not otherwise possible. Each year, we serve more than 35,000 preschoolers, school age children, teens, adults and senior citizens through our support, enrichment, education and recreation programs, expanding their opportunities to live full, productive lives.

We have a family like working atmosphere where everyone works as a team. Join us in building communities one life at a time and build relationships that last a lifetime.

Job Description – Part-Time Group Leader for Youth and Family Services Department

We are looking for Group Leaders to supervise children who have special needs. Our Special Needs program serves youngsters who demonstrate developmental disabilities and/or are limited with their social emotional growth. We provide services to children with classifications of Learning Disability, Speech and Language Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD-NOS), Autism (mild to moderate), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Downs Syndrome, Intellectual Disability (mild to moderate).

This inclusion special needs Afterschool program is designed to address the needs of the student by providing close counselor to participant supervision. The children are integrated into the appropriate group setting and have the opportunity to participate in all program activities.

If you’re interested, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, community service, and arts activities with school-aged children.
• Proactively adhere to policies and procedures, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
• Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant in your care and foster positive connections between participants.
• Actively engage with children at all times to foster the positive development of each child and the group.
• Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the agency with school staff, parents, children, and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
• Effectively manage assigned groups.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including weekly supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional at least 15 hours of training during the school year.
• Work on specific goals for participants provided by the program director
• Escort and oversee children
• Educate participants through games and explorations
• Resolve and address behavioral issues when needed
• Make sure all safety rules are followed
• Foster a welcoming environment at the program/site; promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Other assignments, as requested.

Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required for program implementation.
• Proven experience as a Group Leader or similar role working with children, especially children with special needs
• Familiarity with various children-related activities
• Patient and reliable
• Organizational and communication skills
• Energetic and positive personality
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, or crouching
• High school diploma or GED, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must provide quality internal and external community service; demonstrate good judgment in dealing with issues; be solutions oriented.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to meet deadlines and with attention to task details.

Job Type: Part-time

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $23.00, commensurate with education and experience

Schedule:

• 4-hour shift
• Monday through Friday between 2:00PM – 6:00PM
• 18-21 hours a week

To Apply:

Send resumes and questions to Shavonne Gres, sgres@mmcc.org or call (347) 409-2996.

We are looking for individuals with a high level of maturity, respect for others, the ability to work on a team, and an appreciation for a multicultural workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

MMCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by the applicable law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 21 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person