Youth services coordinator
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Description
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) Chapter helps young people build the skills and knowledge to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies through two main program areas: Red Cross Clubs and Community Disaster Education presentations. The Youth Services Facilitator will work in both these program areas.
In partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, SEPA Chapter offers the Red Cross Clubs (RCC), an after-school program, where high schools students develop knowledge and skills in life-saving trainings and serve their communities. The RCC model involves a core group of students in each high school, who, under direction of Red Cross staff and Teacher Sponsors, receive training in HIV prevention education, Disaster Preparedness, First Aid/CPR/AED, leadership styles and techniques, and International Humanitarian Law.
These students then are encouraged and guided in developing and sharing what they have learned with peers and the overall community through school-wide presentations, including “Red Cross Days,” service projects, and other events during the school year and in the summer.
The Youth Services Coordinator leads the after-school program in at least four Philadelphia public high schools. In addition to planning and attending club meetings, the Facilitator performs program administration tasks and builds relationships with school staff and community resources
Be Red Cross Ready/Community Disaster Education presentations teach young people from pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade how to be safe and prepared for emergencies. Presentations on fire prevention, water safety, making disaster plans and ready kits, and basic first aid are generally 45 minutes at schools, community and faith-based organizations, daycare/pre-schools, libraries, scout meetings, etc. throughout most of the five county Southeastern PA region.
After being trained, the Youth Services Coordinator will conduct Be Red Cross Ready presentations, with colleagues or independently, as needed, generally during school day hours.
Essential Duties and Responsabilities
Red Cross Clubs - Plan and lead the Red Cross Club after-school program in at least four high schools:
-Actively recruit members for the program in collaboration with Teacher Sponsors
-Complete daily lesson plans
-Instruct youth in American Red Cross core areas of Community Disaster Education, CPR/First Aid, International Humanitarian Law, HIV/AIDS Prevention in addition to supplementing curricula with additional topics such as Career Exploration, Leadership Development, Financial Management
-Maintain daily attendance sheets/ monthly reports
-Plan and arrange community service projects and follow-up reflection
-Maintain ongoing relationship with Teacher Sponsor, Principal and other essential staff at each school
-Organize opportunities for Club members to train their peers and elementary school youth
-Coordinate Club members’ participation in special events/program such as World AIDS Day, Martin Luther King Day of Service, Red Cross Walk, Leadership Development Camp
-Help develop, plan, and implement summer activities for Club members, including internship program, community service, career/college exploration, etc.
-Write recommendations for club members as needed
-Maintain database with student records/club meeting information
-Assist in organizing parental involvement activities
Be Red Cross Ready/Community Disaster Education
-Conduct presentations for age appropriate level.
-Assist in presentation improvements as needed.
-Prepare materials and other information for presentations.
-Ensure completion of evaluation tools and complete required presentation documentation.
-Assist in ongoing curriculum enhancement/development
-Assist in outreach to community schools, day cares, after-school programs to organize trainings
-Attend regular meetings to update others about program activities
-Order supplies as needed
-Maintain PeopleSoft database of training information
-Use computer to enter program data and produce materials (e.g. brochures, newsletter, flyers) through MSWord, MSExcel, Powerpoint, Publisher.
Additional Duties and Responsabilities
-Assist in organizational and other events (e.g. Martin Luther King Day of Service, Red Cross Walk, Year-End celebration)
-Carry cell phone and participate in on-call response, special events and other on-call duties as needed.
-Perform other duties, reports, assignments, and projects as assigned.
Additional Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university. Two+ years related experience, preferably including work with urban youth, public schools, and youth development or community service.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with high school-aged youth in both small and large group settings. Ability to work well with students, teachers, and school administration, and manage a classroom environment.
Strongly motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to organize diverse groups. Excellent organizational skills. Experience adapting or developing lesson plans. A current and valid driver’s license, criminal, and child abuse clearances are required.
Language skills:
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to work up, down, and across all levels of the organization and school. Excellent oral/written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual/bicultural an asset.
Mathematical/Computer skills:
Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (MS Word, MSExcel and Powerpoint).
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Sound judgement.
Certificates, Licences, Registrations:
Current driver’s license. Access to own vehicle is required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.