Out of School Time Program Manager/Youth Coordinator

Out Of School Time Program Manager/Youth CoordinatorThe Out of School Time Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of day-to-day programs during out of school time. The OST Program Manager will work with the Child Thrive Director and other program managers to identify and recruit at risk youth in the community and Children's Place Association programs most likely to benefit from Child Thrive OST programs. The OST Program Manager will work with Child Thrive Director to develop appropriate program relationships. The Development team to recruit mentors and will screen, orient and train mentors. The OST Program Manager will recruit, supervise, train, and lead the part time OST instructors.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesProgram:OST programs (on and offsite) will include but not be limited to: afterschool programs, summer and holiday day camps, teen college readiness and career exploration programs, special events, traditional mentoring program, and other opportunities as appropriate to the work of Child ThriveScreen all potential part time instructor candidates through interviews and background checksResponsible for maintaining specialized training for part-time staff and mentorsResponsible for creating workday and lesson plans for OST programsOrganizes program sessions that outline goals and proceduresSupervise on-going mentor/mentee relationship, including management of mentee reporting and providing mentor supportProvides guidance to part time staff and children to ensure that both have an enriching experienceAddress any concerns about conduct or conflict; partner with Child Thrive Director to strategize course of action and resolutionMaintain and expand relationships with Children's Place programs and other referring agenciesRecognizes participants, mentors, staff, and offers closure activities at end of programs and special eventsCommunications and Outreach:Collaborates with Development Department liaises, Program Managers, and with corporate partners who are ongoing or potential sources of mentorsRepresents Child Thrive Mentoring Program in the communityTakes a lead role in exploring community collaborations and developing supplemental support services for children/youthCommunicates with parents/families, mentor sponsors and other organizations on behalf of the Child Thrive program and as representative of the agencyProgram Evaluation:Works with leadership to develop and implement ongoing evaluation proceduresCreates and analysis program metrics for evaluation of the programProvides reports as needed to management, including monthly data into an operational summaryAssists in other programmatic functions as required, such as special events, to support the programSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThe OST Program Manager will supervise volunteers, mentors and mentees.Education, Skills, and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Human Services or a related field from an accredited college or university required, Master's is preferred.Minimum 3-5 years progressive experience including developing and implementing children focused support services.Must have strong familiarity with the target population and excellent capacity to develop relationships with protentional me, parents, and community members.Must have strong relational building skills and ability to relate well across the socioeconomic spectrum and with the corporate community.Must have demonstrated management skills which provide the framework for effective use of the program's human and financial resources and coordination of the agency's services with those provided by other community resources.Dynamic, energetic, and analytical approach to work required.Statement On Workplace CultureEmployees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, gender identity, arrest record, victim of domestic violence and housing status, or other differences. Children's Place Association strives to cultivate a work environment that honors the voices and lived experiences of every member of the staff. Therefore, all employees share the responsibility of creating and cultivating a welcoming and supportive work environment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb. The employee must frequently lift up to 40 pounds and be able to safely handle large pots full of hot food. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to use cleaning products to clean equipment and to wash and sanitize dishes. The employee must be able to read and write English at a level to fill out food orders, read catalogs and maintain temperature logs.Work EnvironmentThe work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become loud at times. As appropriate to the job, the work environment may include any or all of the following: working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact; working inside.