Site Supervisor/Teacher

About The Program

The Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) is a unique employment and professional development program for the high school age children of eligible 1199SEIU members. It aims to expose youth to the many opportunities available in the health care professions and encourage them to pursue the educational paths leading to employment in the field. The program supports youth in developing life skills such as financial literacy, decision-making, goal-setting, social-emotional learning concepts, and time management. Prior to the start of the summer work experience, Site Supervisors participate in pre-program staff development activities, including required program meetings and staff trainings.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the implementation of the YMP program and oversight of their assigned participants at their host hospital or nursing home
• Facilitate the Professional Development Program seminars and provide instruction based on the approved curriculum
• Foster positive working relationships with participants, YMP staff, and institutional contacts
• Foster positive relationships with participant site mentors and unit supervisors
• Diffuse and manage challenging situations between participants and site staff
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of program attendance, weekly reports, daily lesson plans, and management of all program operations in accordance with 1199SEIU Child Care Corporation Youth Mentoring Program protocol

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years previous work experience with youth aged 14 – 18-year-old; group/workshop facilitation a plus
• Strong teaching, counseling, and youth development experience
• Strong group/class management experience
• Workshop planning, implementation, and facilitation experience
• Familiarity with social, emotional, learning, and executive function concepts
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a variety of stakeholders
• Familiar with trends in youth development, workplace literacy, healthcare, and cultural competency