Group Leader School Age

Description : About Us :

• If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer :

Job Functions : According to the mission and vision of the organization, provide a safe, enriching and engaging environment for our children within the CREATE program.

Essential Responsibilities :

Requirements :

Education and Experience :

High school degree. Experience working with children preferred. Extensive exposure to childrens out of school time programs highly desirable. Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required. Bilingual (Spanish English) is a plus.

Skill Requirements :

Requires understanding of poverty, a high degree of maturity, strong inter-personal skills and the ability to work and communicate with low socio-economic and diverse parents and clients in a professional and diplomatic manner. Ability to verbally communication and resolve conflicts between teenage children. Ability to plan, organize and conduct teenage education programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to administer CPR and First Aid to children and implement safety procedures. Ability to work effectively with others within a multi-disciplinary team framework including staff and volunteers. Ability to supervise and direct volunteers. Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture and other sources of diversity.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Hearing and speaking ability, which allows for effective oral communication of information. Physical, emotional and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other :

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at Daryl.Belluccia@Metromin.org

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