Group Supervisor

WES Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WES Health System is seeking a Group Leader for our After School program in Chicago. You will plan and execute structured activities in health, education, and recreation for children and adolescents, while coordinating with the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities include supervision, attendance tracking, outreach to parents and community partners, and maintaining program records. The role emphasizes a Strength Based Youth Development approach and collaboration with school staff.

Qualifications

• Assist the Program Coordinator in maintaining policies and procedures of the program.
• Plan and provide a nurturing, structured after-school program for students.
• Engage with parents, school staff and community partners.
• Monitor attendance and outreach to families.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Enforce program rules with fairness and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and weekly activity planning.
• Supervise students during activities and breaks.
• Communicate with teachers and parents.
• Conduct outreach to recruit youth for programs.
• Act as a role model using a Strength Based Youth Development Approach.
• Coordinate with the Program Coordinator on emergencies.
• Attend orientation and trainings.

Job description

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Department: After School

Date: 9/24/24

Division: MTS

GENERAL OVVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Group Leader is responsibilities for the planning and execution of structured group activities. They will work with the Program Coordinator and provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, and recreation to children and adolescents. Additionally, group leaders will monitor attendance and complete outreach. They maintain connections with parents, school personnel and other outside programs who are involved in the student lives.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the Program Coordinator in maintaining policies and procedures of the program.
2. Serve as a core staff member and a point person for emergencies.
3. Reports to the Program Coordinator any and all emergencies and/or problems.
4. Plan, develop and provide a nurturing, structured and enriching program of after-school activities for students.
5. Perform or assist with various administrative functions of the program such as composing, copying and distributing work, planning and preparing a weekly schedule for class and any other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
6. Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the program.
7. Create structured well-rounded programs for students.
8. Serve as the Youth Council Liaison.
9. Perform outreach for youth recruitment.
10. Perform outreach and contact to students enrolled in the program who are not attending.
11. Complete outreach to community leaders, groups, business with the goal of incorporating them into programming.
12. Implement activities as planned.
13. Supervise students during all activities.
14. Actively engage in activities with the children and acts as a role model.
15. Implement a Strength Based Youth Development Approach in all interactions and program activities with youth and their families.
16. Maintain students records and overall program documentation as required by the program including but not limited to Student Success Skills, Project Based Learning, attendance, physical exams, current emergency contact information and contact with adults in student lives.
17. Communicate with teachers and parents
18. Assist with the management of behaviors in the program and on field trips using a proactive approach.
19. Supervise students during breaks, walks to and from class and during snack.
20. Provide individual assistance to students for families as needed.
21. Complete class presentations and preparation of students' evaluations.
22. Attend all designated orientation sessions, all scheduled trainings and meetings.
23. Enforce all rules fairly and consistently according to the policies outlined.
24. Work cooperatively with group leaders and program staff making use of open communication and problem-solving skills.
25. Report to work at your scheduled start time.
26. Support the program mission and all administrative decisions.
27. Performs all duties as assigned.