What are the responsibilities and job description for the Out-of-School Time Activity Worker position at Metropolitan Family Services?
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 93,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are currently searching for an hourly Out-of-School Time Activity Worker to join our Teen REACH team!
Teen REACH operates during non-school hours and expand positive choices and opportunities for youth while achieving academic success.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan and lead one or several activity programs in out-of-school time program.
- Provide a safe, secure, and engaging environment for youth.
- Enter attendance records and other daily or periodic information in participant files as required by program.
- Maintain order in the classroom, and handle standard student disciplinary matters, referring students to TR Coordinator or as necessary.
- Attend staff meetings and other program-related meetings as scheduled.
- Provide feedback to TR Coordinator on participant and activity progress.
- Utilize program curricula and resources as provided in planning program activities.
- Work collaboratively with other program staff.
- Attend training as required to improve essential skills.
- Remain available to work extra hours outside of normal schedule, as circumstances may occasionally require.
- May be required to create and distribute flyers regarding program events to program participants.
- May be required to function as point-of-contact in absence of TR Coordinator.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with agency staff, parents and community partners.
- Available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to follow directions, both verbal and written.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Salary : $16 - $17
