DFSS Activity Specialist - Part Time

pii; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Chicago is seeking Activity Specialists, Program Specialists, or Teachers to effectively implement various educational and recreational programs. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating programs, supervising participants, maintaining records, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. Candidates should possess strong mentoring skills and a passion for fostering academic and emotional development. This role provides a unique opportunity to enhance the lives of youth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement programs and activities.
• Implement programs and activities as indicated in the activity curriculum.
• Support and supervise program participants.
• Promote and stimulate interest and participation of participants.
• Serve as an assistant to the Program Coordinator in general supervision.
• Maintain records of program participants.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in planning and implementation of special events.
• Provide input for program implementation and effectiveness.
• Participate in periodic meetings as required by Program Coordinator.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to participants.
• Adhere to all physical and emotional safety guidelines.

Job description

General Function

Each Activity Specialist, Program Specialist, or Teacher is responsible for the effective implementation of the DFSS programs and activities in the areas of academic achievement and education, sports and physical activities, recreation, mentoring, social emotional learning and technology. In addition, he/she shall assist the Program Coordinator in the execution of other activities and programs as needed.

Description

Each Activity Specialist, Program Specialist, or Teacher is responsible for the effective implementation of the DFSS programs and activities in the areas of academic achievement and education, sports and physical activities, recreation, mentoring, social emotional learning and technology. In addition, he/she shall assist the Program Coordinator in the execution of other activities and programs as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement programs and activities.
• Implement programs and activities as indicated in the activity curriculum.
• Support and supervise program participants.
• Promote and stimulate interest and participation of participants.
• Serve as an assistant to the Program Coordinator in general supervision.
• Maintain records of program participants.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist in planning and implementation of special events.
• Provide input for program implementation and effectiveness
• Participate in periodic meetings as required by Program Coordinator.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to participants.
• To adhere to all physical and emotional safety guidelines as recommended by CPS, CDC, BGCA and the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.