Teen Center Program Coordinator

About Jubilee Housing

The mission of Jubilee Housing is building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high quality affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing persistent economic hardship in the Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights neighborhoods of Washington D.

C. Jubilee operates 11 properties totaling 465 units of affordable housing, with another four properties and 120 units under development, and offers robust programming for residents and community members pursuing life goals.

Jubilee Housing is an innovator in financing and social services for affordable housing communities in the heart of the Nation's Capital.

Jubilee's model of Justice Housing is affordable to those with the fewest financial assets, located in neighborhoods where resources such as good schools, grocery stores, and public transportation are readily accessible, and near services that support residents as they pursue educational and career attainment.

Position Description

The Teen Center (TC) Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the day to day operations of the after school and summer program for Jubilee Housing youth in grades 7-12.

The TC Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Youth Services. This position is for permanent, full-time employment.

Work hours are Mon. Friday, 11 : 30 am -7 : 30 pm. Afterschool program hours during the school year are 3 : 30-7 : 00 pm, Mon.

Thurs. During our six-week summer camp program, the program hours are 9 : 00 am-3 : 00 pm. This position is for permanent, full-time employment.

Specific Duties

Coordinate, oversee, and lead the development and implementation of Out of School Time and summer programing for youth in 7th through 12th grade.

Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate afterschool and summer camp program schedule, program wide events and activities, schedule and manage logistics for field trips and other enrichment activities that reinforce participants' growth in literacy and math, physical and social emotional development

Build and nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and inclusive environment

Assist with outreach and communications for participant recruitment and retention

Monitor and analyze the effectiveness and results of the program frequently, while planning adjustments and problem solving as issues occur

Ability to pre-plan weekly afterschool and summer camp program activities, lessons, and field trips

Administer and collect student and parent surveys; work alongside program team to update and maintain database input of all participants, program activities, incidents, and referrals

Complete program reports and grant-related reports as requested

Establish and maintain communication with members of the staff about student needs and aspects of the after school program.

Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with partner organizations

Lead groups of youth in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.

Develop positive relationships with parents.

Provide training and support to volunteer tutors and mentors

Support children"s emotional, academic, and social development, and maintain awareness of individual needs

Implement, track, and support individualized goal plans for each participant

Work with the Youth Services team to make necessary adjustments to the program, as indicated by assessments and participant feedback.

Create and maintain individual files for youth and coordinate transition efforts for participants moving within programs at Jubilee Youth Services

Outreach and engage participant families and school and college staff to develop comprehensive college and career track programs and to support youth participation in them

Organize and execute personal and professional development experiences for youth program participants that increase exposure to STEAM opportunities, college, and career

Support the development and execution of Jubilee Housing's Jubilee to College Scholarship Program through promoting use, preparing applicants, and providing administrative support for efficient operation

Support new program initiatives impacting Jubilee Housing, Platform of Hope, Jubilee to College and additional partner organizations at the direction of the Director of Youth Services and the Vice President of Programs

Participate in the development and implementation of other program areas within Youth Services, including family programming and volunteer recruitment, training and support.

Supervise, train and support the professional development of the following team members : Program Associate, Program Assistant (TBA), and interns.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Services

Desired Qualifications

A commitment to supporting youth from low-income families / background

BS / BA in Early Childhood development, youth development, education, social work or other related field

A commitment to staff development opportunities within and outside of Jubilee continuing to learn about current trends and initiatives involving in youth development by taking advantage of professional Housing

Must undergo a comprehensive background check, including clearances for the National Sex Offender Registry and the District of Columbia Child Protection Registry, as well as FBI Background Checks.

Must be knowledgeable of using developmental appropriate classroom management skills and strategies with K-3rd grades

At least five years of experience working with inner-city youth preferably with early childhood children

Prior experience in a supervisory role

Demonstrable experience working as part of a team

Willingness to work weekday late morning and evening hours for afterschool program (11 am-7 pm) and during summer camp that typically operates for 6 weeks during the month of July through mid-August from (8 am-4 pm)

The following attributes will be valuable to this role :

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Committed to learning and growing professionally in Youth Development

Ability to act quickly, calmly, and thoughtfully in a crisis situation

Sound judgment

Spanish fluency a plus, but not required

Knowledgeable about the daily realities facing low-income families / individuals

Ability to drive a 15-passenger van

Respect for of all spiritual traditions

Benefits

Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a 403b matched contribution retirement plan.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a drug screening and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Drug test results do not automatically preclude you from being considered for employment. We recognize that each candidate"s circumstances may differ, and we evaluate all aspects of your application and qualifications before making a final decision.

References

Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references if you are selected for this role.

Hybrid Work Model

Three-day, onsite hybrid work schedule required; agreed upon schedule with manager.

Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The pay range for this role is :

55,000 - 60,000 USD per year(1631 Euclid St NW, #P5)

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