The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID:Job Tracking ID: 512620-869350 Job Location:Hartford, CT Job Level:Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years) Level of Education:High School/GED Job Type:Full-Time/Regular Years of Experience:Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years Starting Date:Starting Date: ASAP Salary:Salary: 19.00 Work Hours:Work Hours: Full time 40 hours

Job Description

Our Mission:

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure youre joining an organization thats just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

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Starting hourly rate: $19.00

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead TOP Coordinator position directs/facilitates a well-rounded life skills program including academic, social, and emotional support and service-learning projects. Administers and systematizes the Teen Outreach Program (T.O.P.) Advisory Board Committee to provide quality programming for all program participants. In addition, the Lead TOP Coordinator also provides support to the TOP Coordinators at the other middle schools, ensures implementation of the program evaluation and engages sites in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure fidelity to the TOP model and all grant requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, develops, and implements program model comprised of academic, social and emotional support.
2. Develops and maintains Advisory Board Committee bi-monthly meetings.
3. Works in partnership with school administration to identify needs of students and align programming with school curriculum.
4. Recruits, enrolls, and maintains a minimum of 50 active students per grant expectations.
5. Establishes and nurtures positive relationships with students and serves as a positive role model.
6. Provides a structured academic environment, assists students with educational goal development and connects students to a variety of resources as needed.
7. Facilitates meetings with other TOP Coordinators at least monthly to develop collaborative programming, provide any needed supports and monitor adherence to the TOP model and grant requirements.
8. Engages in site visits to each Village TOP site to observe programming.
9. Reviews reporting for all TOP sites to ensure compliance and submission timeliness.
10. Supervises students during on and off-site activities.
11. Ensures student safety during program hours.
12. Maintains communication with school faculty/staff and parents/guardians.
13. Maintains program site, supplies, and resources and distribute daily snacks.
14. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, and workshops, including being available for CPR/First Aid certification.
15. Tracks student grades and standardized test scores.
16. Collects and submits all necessary data for reporting.
17. Sets program goals, objectives, and outcomes.
18. Collaborates with Community School Director to align curriculum with the current day program.
19. Ensures proper timekeeping and attending ongoing training opportunities.
20. Understands budget and ensures program stays within program guidelines.
21. Generates reports for Community School Director and/or funder on an as needed basis.
22. Maintains programs electronic newsl tter and calendar of events, which will include, service-learning projects, guest speakers, field trips, etc.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrollment in college-level, pursuing degree in Education or Human Services field, or equivalent professional experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-year prior experience working with groups of children in an educational and/or recreational setting a must.
• Knowledge of teaching skills, techniques, practices a plus.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, school personnel and members of the community.
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Experience working with inner-city children a must.
• Knowledge of community resources throughout Hartford a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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