Out-of-School Time Activity Worker (hourly)

Job Description

Job Description

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY ! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill hourly OST Activity Workers roles to join our Community Schools Initiative team!

Our Community Schools operate during non-school hours and expand positive choices and opportunities for youth while achieving academic success.

SALARY : The average hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of $16.20 and $18.00 . Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Plan and lead one or several activity programs in out-of-school time program.
• Provide a safe, secure, and engaging environment for youth.
• Enter attendance records and other daily or periodic information in participant files as required by program.
• Maintain order in the classroom, and handle standard student disciplinary matters, referring students to OST Resource Coordinator or school personnel as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and other program-related meetings as scheduled.
• Provide feedback to OST Resource Coordinator on participant and activity progress.
• Utilize program curricula and resources as provided in planning program activities.
• Work collaboratively with other program staff.
• Attend training as required to improve essential skills.
• Remain available to work extra hours outside of normal schedule, as circumstances may occasionally require.
• May be required to act as liaison to classroom teachers, as appropriate and requested.
• May be required to create and distribute flyers regarding program events to program participants.
• May be required to function as point-of-contact in absence of OST Resource Coordinator.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to follow directions, both verbal and written.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

MORE ABOUT US :

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston / Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.