Teen Center Program Associate - Jubilee Housing

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 11 properties totaling 465 units of affordable housing, with another four properties and 120 units under development, and offers robust programming for residents and community members pursuing life goals.

The Teen Center (TC) Program Associate 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 7th-12th. The TC Program Associate will report to the Teen Center Program Coordinator.

This position is permanent, full-time employment. Work hours are Mon. – Thurs., 11:30 am -7:30 pm.

Afterschool program hours during the school year are 3:30 - 7:00 pm, Mon. – Thurs. During our six-week summer camp program, the program hours are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Assist in the implementation of out of school time and summer programming for youth in grades 7th through 12th

• Lead daily activities, including but not limited to: tutoring, socioemotional learning, and additional enrichment activities

• Lead groups of youth in a safe, professional, and respectful manner

• Nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and inclusive environment

• Assist with outreach and communications for participant recruitment and retention

• Assist with administering and collecting student and parent surveys

• Update and maintain database input of all participants and program activities

• Establish and maintain communication with members of the staff about student needs and aspects of the program

• Develop positive relationships with parents

• Provide support to volunteer tutors and mentors

• Support children"s emotional, academic, and social development, and maintain awareness of individual needs

• Support Program Coordinator with the implementation and tracking of individualized plans for each participant

• 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 (TBD)

• Participate in the implementation of other program areas within Youth Services, including family programming and volunteer recruitment, training and support

• Support the TC Coordinator with the development and execution of the Jubilee to College Scholarship Program with recruitment of TC potential scholarship candidates which includes preparing and guiding applicants during before and after the application process

• Create a plan and coordinate transition efforts for participants moving within programs at Jubilee Youth Services

• Other duties as assigned by the Teen Center Program Coordinator and Director of Youth Services

• A commitment to supporting the academic performance and resourcefulness of youth from low-income families/back-ground

• BS/BA in child/youth development, education, social work or other related field

• A commitment to professional development within and outside of Jubilee Housing related to current trends and youth development

• 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 utilize developmentally appropriate classroom management skills and strategies for 4th-6th graders

• At least two years of experience working with black and Latinx youth of low-income households, preferably middle school-aged children

• 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)

The following attributes will be valuable to this role:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to act quickly, calmly, and thoughtfully in a crisis situation

• Sound judgment

• Spanish fluency a plus, but not required

• Knowledgeable about the daily realities facing low-income families/individuals

• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van

• Respect for all spiritual traditions

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