Evening Supervisor in Brooklyn, New York at Grand St Settlement Inc.
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Job Description
POSITION: Evening Supervisor – School Year
DEPARTMENT: Youth Service Department
LOCATION: Lafayette Gardens Cornerstone Community Center; 442 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director
SALARY: $22.00 Hourly, 25 hours per week
DATES: September 2026 - June 2027
SCHEDULE: Varies: Monday-Thursday 5-10pm, Saturday 4pm-9pm; This position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability.
JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. Evening Supervisor during the program will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Recreational activities, team building activities/games, theme-based lessons, and trips are integral parts of program activities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High School dipoma a must, college degree preferred
- Youth development experience required
- Proven ability to work with various age groups
- Previous experience working with diverse people
- Good conflict mediation and public relations skills
- Strong time-management skills; ability to handle simultaneous assignments with a high degree of accuracy, and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance
- Ability to work independently, assesses priorities, and take initiative
- Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
- A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from an asset-based perspective
- Ability to set up and maintain work environment that challenges gender stereotypes and is LGBTQIA+-
friendly - Must be flexible, cooperative and willing to work in a team environment
- Must have NYS Food Handler’s Certificate
- Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
- Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
- If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training
- Must complete program trainings as per school- age child care requirements
Supervise
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff
- Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis, in order to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Problem solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
- Maintain adequate staff to participant supervision during all activities and trips
Facilitate/Plan Remote Activities
- Plan and facilitate remote activities for youth that develop their social, emotional and/or academic skills
- Must facilatate group management and activities on online platifoms
- Work collaboratively with co-workers
- Provide resources for youth through remote engagement sessions.
Ensure Safety
- Must be able to supervise a group of children and participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
- Maintain medical and contact information for each participant
- Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries
- Address conflicts that have potential to undermine community cohesion and trigger violent clashes
- Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
- Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in safety plan
Other
- Refer participants and their families to relevant community resources
- Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
- Manage registration forms and process identification cards for program participants, and support in inputting of data into DYCD online
- Come to ready to work with a positive attitude
- Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisors
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center.
No phone calls, please.
Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)