After-School Program Coordinator

Methodist Children's Home; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology stipend

Job summary

Methodist Children's Home in Waco, TX seeks an After-School Program Coordinator to manage an educational and recreational program for youth in care. Responsibilities include applying the TBRI model, teaching self-regulation, and ensuring supervision and safety aligned with licensing standards.

Ideal candidates will have some college coursework and a bachelor’s degree in recreation, health, education, or related field, plus experience in youth programs and social services.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework required.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, health, education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in youth enrichment programs and social services desired.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Texas Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learn and effectively use the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model of care.
• Proactively teach self-regulation techniques and acceptable ways to give and receive care.
• Know and teach youth the four MCH Rules and ten MCH Life Skills.
• Use the IDEAL approach to discipline and appropriately intervene with youth who exhibit inappropriate behaviors or who need assistance in regulating their behavior.
• Ensure the required staff-to-child ratio is maintained at all times and adjust supervision based on activity and youth functioning.
• Schedule and supervise staff and student workers assigned to the After-School Program.
• Ensure recreation facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.
• Ensure youth have appropriate clothing, shoes and equipment for participation in each activity.
• Appropriately respond to medical and other needs of youth during activities.
• Role model and teach students friendship formation, sharing responsibilities, conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation to meet needs.
• Teach students respect for themselves and others, boundaries, and social expectations.
• Work with other recreation staff to provide campus-wide events and seasonal activities.
• Support independence in youth through planned but flexible activities and positive reinforcement.

Skills

Youth enrichment

Social services

Communication with youth

Relational skills

Education

Some college coursework

Bachelor’s degree in recreation health education or related field

Tools

Job description

Overview

The After-School Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of an after-school educational and recreational program that offers age-appropriate activities for youth in care. The program includes, but is not limited to, theatre, choir, drum line, cheer, independent living, horsemanship and physical education. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the After-School Program is operated safely and in compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

The After-School Program Coordinator must exhibit the intellectual and emotional maturity required to work with youth who have behavioral issues and difficulty relating to others due to developmental delays, mental health needs and trauma. This position requires respect and compassionate understanding for the youth in care and the ability to balance the need for nurture and structure in the work with youth. The After-School Program Coordinator must have the ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with youth and co-workers, effectively communicate with others, solve problems and regulate their own behavior in all situations. The After-School Program Coordinator must maintain a healthy value system, including moral and ethical behavior consistent with the agency’s mission and core values.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and effectively use the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) model of care.
• Proactively teach self-regulation techniques and acceptable ways to give and receive care.
• Know and teach youth the four MCH Rules and ten MCH Life Skills.
• Use the IDEAL approach to discipline and appropriately intervene with youth who exhibit inappropriate behaviors or who need assistance in regulating their behavior.
• Ensure the required staff-to-child ratio is maintained at all times and adjust the level of supervision based on the activity and on each youth’s level of functioning.
• Schedule and supervise staff and student workers assigned to the After-School Program.
• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.
• Ensure youth have appropriate clothing, shoes and equipment for participation in each activity.
• Appropriately respond to medical and other needs of youth that arise during the activity.
• Role model and teach students the importance of friendship formation, sharing responsibilities, conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation to meet their needs.
• Teach students respect for themselves and others, respect for boundaries, and how to negotiate social expectations.
• Work with other recreation staff to provide campus-wide events and special seasonal activities.
• Support appropriate independence in youth through planned but flexible program activities, positively reinforcing efforts and accomplishments.
• Ensure program is operated in compliance with agency policies and licensing standards.
• Hold regular planning meetings with staff to maintain program quality.
• Develop and distribute student recreation surveys regularly to determine activity preferences and maintain program quality.
• Manage agency funds, resources and equipment according to agency policy and procedures.
• Complete required documentation.
• Ensure all facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained.

Working Conditions

The After-School Program Coordinator is considered a professional position and may require more than the normal 40-hour workweek. The work schedule will vary and may include some nights and weekends. The After-School Program Coordinator must be able to instruct and participate in recreation activities with students. Most duties are performed on the Waco Campus, but out of town travel and occasional overnight trips are required. The After-School Program Coordinator must be able to drive a van and school bus for transportation duties. A technology stipend is provided to support the communication requirements of this position.

Education/Licensure

Some college coursework required. A bachelor’s degree in recreation, health, education, or a related field preferred. Experience in youth enrichment programs and social services desired.

Training

Training hours must be completed annually to comply with licensing and accreditation standards, as well as MCH policy. The employee’s supervisor may require additional training to meet specific job requirements or enhance professional growth. Completion of training requirements is mandatory for continued employment.

Other

The After-School Program Coordinator must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Texas Driver’s License, an excellent driving record that meets the standards set forth by the liability insurance company and Methodist Children’s Home, no criminal history and acceptable references.