Individualized Afterschool Program Assistant

Description

Since 1891,
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages six to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character & community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential.

We are nationally recognized for the high quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Club team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

Position Purpose

An Individualized After school Program Assistant is an important part of the BGCSF team and lends crucial support to youth in our programs enabling them to successfully access high quality out-of-school time experiences. As a member of a School-Based Club team, Individualized After school Program Assistants possess robust youth development skills that are rooted in their relationships with youth, school faculty, and families, complemented by their knowledge and experience in the field.

They demonstrate the capacity to be a positive, skilled, and reliable partner for our youth who require individualized support.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 25 hours per week during the school year

This role is available at our BGCSF Beacon at Malcolm X Academy

As an Individualized After school Program Assistant, you will play a crucial developmental role in shaping the lives of the youth in our community by assisting them with access to high quality programs and a positive and safe out of school environment.

• Assist in planning, modifying, and/or preparing program materials for assigned youth with special needs, disabilities, or unique learning styles.
• Assist with assigned youth’s personal needs such as lifting, toileting support, feeding, and positioning if required
• Work in accordance with an individualized education plan (IEP) for assigned youth that is established by the school
• Work with individuals in small groups and large groups
• Assist in explanation of activities and/or other program instructions and assist youth in being successful in completion of program activities
• Assists in administration of assessments and record keeping related to support of assigned youth
• Prepares and maintains records required to be maintained by BGCSF for grant and/or internal documentation compliance
• Prepares, operates, and maintains equipment and supplies such as audio-visual devices (computers, screens, etc.) and other equipment and supplies that relate to the after school program that are needed to assist assigned youth in being successful in the program
• Develops alternative communication supports (i.e. visuals, prepares communication devices, etc.)
• Assists in managing program space in order to provide a positive environment for all youth
• Leads any needed behavior management intervention for assigned youth
• May assist other designated Club staff in monitoring program spaces or bathrooms in accordance with program regulations
• Renders first aid in compliance with training
• Reports disciplinary problems and injury and/or incidents to the Club Beacon Site Director
• Perform related duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• An Associates Degree or higher OR 48 college units and a high school diploma
• Candidate should demonstrate competency in the following abilities: working with youth who have been designated mild/moderately impaired by an IEP, acting quickly and effectively in emergencies, working with and relating to all individuals within a culturally diverse environment
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex processes to program staff and Club member families
• Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
• Experience…