About Jubilee Housing
The mission of Jubilee Housing is building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high quality affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing persistent economic hardship in the Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights neighborhoods of Washington D.C. Jubilee operates more than a dozen properties totaling more than 500 homes and has an active development pipeline of several hundred new affordable housing units in progress, including a integration of a first in kind aquaponics farm. Jubilee also offers robust programming for residents and community members as they pursue life goals.
Jubilee Housing is an innovator in financing affordable housing and a responsible steward of the investments it receives. Jubilee produces Justice Housing® which is affordable to those with few financial assets, located in neighborhoods where resources such as good schools, grocery stores, and public transportation are readily accessible and near services that support as they pursue educational and career attainment. Jubilee is seeking individuals who want to work with us to ensure Justice Housing becomes a reality for all who need it.
Position Description
The Teen Center (TC) Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the day to day operations of the after school and summer program for Jubilee Housing youth in grades 7-12. The TC Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Youth Services. This position is for permanent, full-time employment. Work hours are Mon. –Thursday, 11:30 am -7:30 pm. Fridays are virtual, and the hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm Afterschool program hours during the school year are 3:30-7:00 pm, Mon. –Thurs. During our six-week summer camp program, the work hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-3:30 pm. The Summer camp program hours are 9:00-3:00 pm. This position is for permanent, full-time employment.
Specific Duties
- Coordinate, oversee, and lead the development and implementation of Out of School Time and summer programing for youth in 7th through 12th grade.
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate afterschool and summer camp program schedule, program wide events and activities, schedule and manage logistics for field trips and other enrichment activities that reinforce participants' growth in literacy and math, physical and social emotional development
- Build and nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and inclusive environment
- Assist with outreach and communications for participant recruitment and retention
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness and results of the program frequently, while planning adjustments and problem solving as issues occur
- Ability to pre-plan weekly afterschool and summer camp program activities, lessons, and field trips
- Administer and collect student and parent surveys; work alongside program team to update and maintain database input of all participants, program activities, incidents, and referrals
- Complete program reports and grant-related reports as requested
- Establish and maintain communication with members of the staff about student needs and aspects of the after school program.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with partner organizations
- Lead groups of youth in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
- Develop positive relationships with parents.
- Provide training and support to volunteer tutors and mentors
- Support children's emotional, academic, and social development, and maintain awareness of individual needs
- Implement, track, and support individualized goal plans for each participant
- Work with the Youth Services team to make necessary adjustments to the program, as indicated by assessments and participant feedback.
- Create and maintain individual files for youth and coordinate transition efforts for participants moving within programs at Jubilee Youth Services
- Outreach and engage participant families and school and college staff to develop comprehensive college and career track programs and to support youth participation in them
- Organize and execute personal and professional development experiences for youth program participants that increase exposure to STEAM opportunities, college, and career
- Support the development and execution of Jubilee Housing's Jubilee to College Scholarship Program through promoting use, preparing applicants, and providing administrative support for efficient operation
- Support new program initiatives impacting Jubilee Housing, Platform of Hope, Jubilee to College and additional partner organizations at the direction of the Director of Youth Services and the Vice President of Programs
- Participate in the development and implementation of other program areas within Youth Services, including family programming and volunteer recruitment, training and support.
- Supervise, train and support the professional development of the following team members: Program Associate, Program Assistant (TBA), and interns.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Services.
Desired Qualifications
- A commitment to supporting youth from low-income families/background
- BS/BA in Early Childhood development, youth development, education, social work or other related field
- A commitment to staff development opportunities within and outside of Jubilee continuing to learn about current trends and initiatives involving in youth development by taking advantage of professional Housing
- Must undergo a comprehensive background check, including clearances for the National Sex Offender Registry and the District of Columbia Child Protection Registry, as well as FBI Background Checks.
- Must be knowledgeable of using developmental appropriate classroom management skills and strategies with K-3rd grades
- At least five years of experience working with inner-city youth preferably with early childhood children
- Prior experience in a supervisory role
- Demonstrable experience working as part of a team
- Willingness to work weekday late morning and evening hours for afterschool program (11 am-7 pm) and during summer camp that typically operates for 6 weeks during the month of July through mid-August from (8 am-4 pm)
Benefits
Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a 403b matched contribution retirement plan.
Background Check and Drug Screening
This position has been designated by the hiring department to require a drug screening and you will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Drug test results do not automatically preclude you from being considered for employment. We recognize that each candidate's circumstances may differ, and we evaluate all aspects of your application and qualifications before making a final decision.
Reference Checks
Finalists for this position will be required to provide three professional reference checks as a condition of employment.
Hybrid Work Model
Jubilee observes a hybrid work schedule; agreed upon schedule with manager
Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The pay range for this role is:60,000 - 65,000 USD per year(Headquarters)
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