• Job Description

  Req#: 472676

  Activity Specialist

  Schedule: Part time; Monday through Thursday from 1 :30 -7:30pm

  Site: Generation Q, Forest Hills, NY

  Pay rate: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

  Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We are a modern interpretation of the traditional settlement house, bringing to our work innovative leadership and a passion for social and economic justice. We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives .

  Generation Q is one area of programming in our growing LGBTQ Youth Services division .

  Generation Q is an LGBTQ+ y outh drop-in program for youth ages 13-18 and one afternoon of young adult programming. Regular drop in programming includes tutoring, creative expression , gamin g , Social Justice Leadership program and counseling services .

  In addition to our regular drop-in program, LGBTQ Youth Services offers robust training and outreach to the Queens community and beyond. This training includes cultural competency , allyship and policy training for DOE schools, best practices training for other non-profit and for-profit institutions, anti-bullying training for students, and parental training for parents.

  The ideal candidate will serve as a model for youth by providing an engaging and relational experience, while conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, practice and implementation.

  Black, Indigenous and other candidates of color, gender expansive and queer-identified folx are strongly encouraged to apply .

  Responsibilities:

  • Understand and enforce program expectations, policies and protocols to ensure a safe and respectful environment in al ignment with agency and funder protocols and guidelines

  • Creat e and implemen t effective and interesting age-appropriate lesson plans and curriculum that adhere to program goals

  • Collaborate around themes and special projects with program staff

  • Communicate with supervisor about any schedule and classroom modifications, behavioral or environmental issues

  • M odel and d emonstrate appropriate communication with all stakeholders of the program ( participants, families , staff and funders)

  • Assist participants in homework and provide them with tools to succeed in school

  • Assist with the organization and implementation of special outreach events, activities and projects

  • Ensur e safety of all participants

  • Create a nurturing and fostering atmosphere to learn and create a sense of belonging for participants

  • Secure classrooms and space used, at the end of program

  • Attend weekly staff meeting and complete professional development hours indicated at the time of hiring

  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

  Qualifications:

  • Enrollment in College in a related field (Education/Human Development/Sociology/Human Services—for at least two years

  • At least two (2) years of experience in leading and conducting activities for youth (preferably h igh s chool population /adolescent experience ) in after school or camp settings

  • Ability to support academic enrichment in Mathematics, Science, History, and English.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution and group management skills in working with groups of youth to engage them in discussions in the areas of program activities and current events

  • Ability to engage in positive, nurturing, and appropriately boundaried relationships with youth

  • Interest in developing and providing qualit y hand on inquiry-based projects on participant and community needs

  • Strong work ethic and professional demeanor and team-oriented attitude

  • Organized, self -motivated and effective time management skills

  • Ability to motivate participants to participate in activities and promote leadership skill development

  • Computer savvy and excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

  • Must be cleared of NYS DOH and DOE Fingerprinting Screening; NYS Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; physical examination with updated TB test.

• About the company

  QCH offers a broad network of programs and services that help people at every stage of life. These programs include: school- and center-based, after-school programs for children Ages 5-12; gender specific youth leadership development; organizing and yo...

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