Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.
We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.
OVERVIEW
Assists with the implementation of scheduled activities and special events (for example, arts, crafts, swimming, table games, cooking classes, homework, and field trips) for the after school and evening programs at John Valenzuela Youth Center. Position may from time-to-time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to lead and supervise small and large groupsAssists with educational and recreational activities, such as outdoor/indoor games, computer tutoring, and homework as part of the daily scheduleMaintains a clean and neat facility appearance dailyAssists with recruitment, registration, intake, and follow-up services for youth participants or potential participantsProvides supervision of youth at all times, ensuring a safe, healthful environment Observes center and program regulationsAssists with gathering data for reports and grants related to the program Effectively communicates with diverse cultural and ethnic groups, including individuals with disabilitiesMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
High School Diploma or GEDExcellent organization skills6 months of paid, internship, or volunteer experience working with children ages 5 through 18Ability to organize activities for children ages 5 through 18Good communication skills (appropriate style, grammar, and tone)REGULATORY
Must be at least 18 years of ageValid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle reportAbility to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)TB screening or chest X-rayDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree in social services or related fieldAdditional duration of directly-related experience working with youth in an after school programBilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and writtenExperience with programs serving high-risk youthThe above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Read LessCatholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.
We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.
OVERVIEW
Provides support to staff and participants through answering the crisis line and screening potential participants for admissions. Maintains control over shelter food and supplies, assists with activities and groups, and provides transportation to participants. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes the safety and confidentiality of participants and shelterProvides protection, food, and other basic needs with dignity and respect to program participantsPrepares facility and participants for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) mealsRecords CACFP meal counts, serves food according to guidelines, and ensures CACFP program complianceUtilizes the "Empowerment Model" of behaviorProvides information regarding resources and referrals to community-based resourcesMonitors the crisis line and assists with participant intakesCollaborates and networks with other agencies in coordinating servicesPromotes the House of Hope Program through community awareness on domestic violenceAccommodates flexible program scheduling; is open to changeProvides feedback of participants' progress in meetings and shift notesAttends weekly staff meetings and required trainingsAdheres to licensure regulations, contract compliances, and program requirementsMaintains and stocks all program formsAssists with the completion of program reportsMay drive agency vehicle on company business May perform other duties as assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
High School Diploma or GEDAbility to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers Certificate, and TB clearance (employer paid)Proven strong communication skills - oral and written are clear, concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar, and toneAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, officials, community organizations, government agencies, and the general publicAbility to stoop, climb, bend, and reachRequired to lift 35 pounds 20% of the timeREGULATORY
Must be at least 18 years of ageValid driver license and 39-month motor vehicle reportAbility to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)TB screeningDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree in related fieldAdditional years of directly-related experienceBilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and writtenThe above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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