Location: Venture Academy
Reports to: Assistant Director of OST
Status: Full Time, Exempt, Monday-Friday, daytime and
after-school hours, occasional night/weekend hours
Broad Scope and Function of Job:
The Youth Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration of a
school-based Out-of-School Time program serving approximately 30-60 high
priority youth grades 6-12 each day (around 100 each week) at Venture Academy.
Directly supervises a staff, volunteers and interns. Works closely with the
school administration and other community-based support programs outside of the
school. The Program Manager coordinates and oversees program operations to
ensure individual academic and emotional growth and support developmental
assets of youth through research-based programming, using a holistic approach
that is trauma-informed and strengths-based.. Provides support to students and
staff by actively participating in family engagement events and helping to
mobilize applicable resources to students in need.
Located in SE Minneapolis, Venture Academy is currently in its fifth year is a
charter school. East Side began its partnership with Venture Academy in 2014.
Venture helps to grow the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders,
self-propelled students who know how to imagine new opportunities, take
initiative and risks, and solve problems. Venture serves students residing
primarily in north and south Minneapolis, with many students receiving ELL
services and almost all students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Onsite
staff attend meetings and development activities at Venture to maintain
alignment with school culture and stay in touch with what goes on during the
school day. The Youth Department Director meets a minimum of twice a year with
the principal to discuss strengths and areas for improvement of our partnership
and explore new opportunities.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Is responsible for, but not limited to the following functions:
Program Development:
* Provides day-to-day supervision of program operations of the
Out-of-School Time program, parent events, and a full-day summer program
designed to increase academic success, build character and leadership, increase
21st Century skills and build positive relationships with students.
* Manages and coordinates staffing, and supports staff in the delivery of
direct services to youth and families and provide back up as necessary.
* Responsible for tracking participation, collecting evaluative data, and
assisting Youth Department Assistant Director of OST in program proposals and
reports.
* Offers consistent on-going supportive relationships to students and their
families.
* Creates program structure and offerings for students in collaboration
with school day and after school staff and actively works with school staff and
principal to assess student needs and appropriate interventions.
Parents and Community:
* Develops and implements procedures and activities to increase parent
involvement in the student's education, including family nights and program
volunteer opportunities.
* Initiates and supports relationships with community-based partner
organizations to expand after-school offerings at program site
* Forms and maintains collaborations with school staff and other youth
serving agencies in the community.
Staff Supervision:
* Oversees hiring, development, and supervision for program staff, interns,
and volunteers to ensure that all youth work is in accordance with ESNS agency,
MPS, departmental policies, procedures, and guiding principles.
* Assists in training of interns, volunteers and youth aides to ensure that
each work in accordance with established professional conduct and procedures,
demonstrate an ability to work age-appropriately with students, and promote the
goals of ESNS Youth Programs.
Administrative Duties:
* Prepares and maintains accurate records that ensure the privacy and
confidentiality of program participants and their families.
* Responsible for completing quarterly reports and participate in
Continuous Improvement Process.
* Meets with collaborative community groups and East Side Youth Team to
report progress, discuss issues and give/receive support.
* Attends supervisory meetings.
* Attends other school meetings as assigned by school administration team.
Professional Development:
* Participates in workshops, classes, and self-directed study to
further develop professional skills and competencies commensurate with assigned
job responsibilities.
Other:
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of OST.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Education, or related Social
Science field; or equivalent education and experience.
Experience:
* Two years of experience working with diverse, at-risk youth, parents,
and school personnel.
* Two years of experience working with groups, counseling, and program
management in a community setting.
* Two years of supervision experience in the field of youth work.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently in an off-site setting,
manage time effectively, multi-task, manage multiple programs concurrently, and
utilize supervision and support as necessary.
Other Qualifications:
* Computer competencies, including MSOffice, databases, creating
professional documents.
* Ability to work across ethnic/racial/economic lines for effective
communication and trust building.
* Ability to self-start and effectively problem solve.
* Knowledge of charter school climate at a local and state level
* Valid Minnesota driver's license, safe driving record and reliable
transportation preferred.
Compensation: $33,280-$39,520, depending upon qualifications. Generous benefits
including Health, Dental, Life, STD & LTD, 403(b) and PTO.
Application Deadline: 01/12/17
Send Resume and Cover Letter to: East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd
Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413;
<email obscured><mailto:humanresources@esns.org> ;
www.esns.org<http://www.esns.org/>
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