Community Life Center, Inc. in 15 Mount Morris Park West - Hiring Now

Group Leader (BWC TEP)

5 days ago

New York

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 30000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York Citys leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children youth and families homeless individuals and older adults throughout 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: Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours weekdays evenings weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative. Position Summary: Group Leaders are assigned to lead and work with a group of co-ed youth for enrichment project-based learning group games social-emotional competencies and field trips. Group Leaders work in unison with other Group Leaders and activity specialists. Together and through Group Work practice our staff works to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of all participants. Schedule:Weekdays and Weekends July 1 2026 through August 28 6pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 3pm-10pm up to 35 hours per week. Pay: $21/h Qualifications Roles Responsibilities and Essential Duties • Fostering a learning stimulating environment that allows youths creative growth and development., • Demonstrate professionalism & leadership be a team member of a group of staff, • Maintain sound supervision and always ensuring the safety of program participants., • Fulfill administrative requirements (prepare calendars follow schedules assist in community events maintain attendance records and complete incident reports)., • Supervising Youth Workers and other supportive staff., • Deliver recreational and cultural programs to develop community., • Supervise youth and participate in all activities., • Building positive relationships with youth and peers serving as a role model with respect to demeanor communication behavior and the organizations mission philosophy and goals., • Working with youth on developmental and emotional issues, • Encourage program participation and development of social skills., • Teach and supervise organized games and assist the activity specialist escort groups on field trips., • Enforce program rules identify and respond to participant behavior issues and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems (including those with staff)., • Communicate with families about participants experiences and report concerns to Program Coordinator and Program Director., • Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines associated with all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your childrens safety and whereabouts at all times., • Attend staff training weekly meetings case conferences and supervision meetings., • Must be at least 21 years of age., • At least two (2) years of experience working with children in groups., • At least one year in a supervisory role., • High School Diploma/GED; college preferred., • Must have the ability to work collaboratively., • Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development., • Must be able to pass background check., • Create and able to implement plans for groups., • Effectively supervise children Youth Workers and additional staff., • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word & Excel., • Outdoors/Indoors We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organization. Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion creed gender national origin age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientationgender identityor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. 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 specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and it is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials function of the job. Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 21 - 21