Group Leader - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

Title:                   Group Leader 

Reports To:      After School Coordinator, Bushwick Leaders High School 

Location:          797 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11221 

Hours:                20 hrs per week; Non Exempt, 10 Months 

Schedule:        Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6pm EST

Salary:               $17/hr - $18/hr  

 Job Summary: The Group Leader is responsible for the overall development, management, and organization and planning of his or her youth group.  In addition, the Group Leader is responsible for the supervision of all young people assigned to their group. 

Major Duties: 

• Help recruit and retain youth participants. 

• Attend all staff meetings and mandatory training. 

• Supervise and monitor children and take daily attendance. 

• Support Activity Specialist during group activities. 

• Supervise transitions between activities and dismissal. 

• Maintain strict adherence to policies and procedures at all times. 

• Ensure classrooms and after school spaces are kept neat and orderly. 

• Provide direction, supervision and guidance to participants at all times. 

• Engage in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation. 

• Engage in interaction with parents and guardians in a professional, fair and gentle manner.  

• Discuss behavior problems and situations with the supervisor as they emerge. 

• Resolve conflict within your group while seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary. 

• Inspect all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are locked away securely at the end of each day. 

• Participate in staff orientation as well as ongoing development activities. 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings. 

• Participate in all after school events including Field trips as needed. 

• Engage in program evaluation and continuous improvement discussions to strengthen operations and execute a high quality program. 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

• High School Graduate or GED and at least 2 years related experience in youth development programs required.  

• Experience having lead youth group activities required.  

• A commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds, while providing high quality services.  

• A commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective. 

• Ability to commit to the full schedule listed above. 

• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.