Teen Program Coodinator

Description

An award winning, nationally recognized youth development program

Who We Are

ICAN is a non-profit organization that provides free, out-of-school time programs serving East Valley youth. Since its founding in 1991, ICAN has remained dedicated to its mission to Transforming the social, emotional and educational wellbeing of youth. ICAN’s goal is to create a new pathway for youth to achieve future success. We do this by providing safe, enriching programs for our children and their families, teaching youth the life skills they need now to lay the foundation for a brighter future via programs enriched with STEAM, literacy, sports and more.

Our Culture

At ICAN, we believe every child and every family deserves access to quality childcare, keeping parents working and kids safe, and each of our team members is passionate about spreading this purpose.

You are most likely to find success at ICAN if you are:

• Eager to BLAZE TRAILS, innovate, and create impact
• Growth minded and optimistic; can BOUNCE BACK by seeing mistakes and challenges as opportunities to learn
• People-oriented, making investments every day to CULTIVATE SELF & OTHERS
• Prepared to SHOW UP & SPEAK UP by being authentic and engaged, aware of how your actions and contributions impact others
  
  

The Role

As a Teen Program Coordinator You Will Work Directly With 7th-12th Grade Teens Leading Structured Activities, Life Skill Building Projects, And Managing Discipline When Necessary As Part Of Our In School And Afterschool Programs. You Will Help Build And Implement a Quality Teen Program That Enriches Our Teens With Confidence, Character, Connection, Competence And Contribution. Your Contribution To The Organization Is To Ensure a Safe, Organized Learning Environment For Teens By Successfully Implementing The Assigned Program Curriculum And Daily Program Activities. Reporting To The Site Supervisor-Main, You Will Do This By But Not Limited To

• Coordinating & Facilitating Teen Programs (60%). Creating, preparing and facilitating research based curriculum to Chandler area teens; Delivering curriculum with specific attention to prevention programming; Develop, implement and facilitate program curricula that promote positive choices and healthy habits; Supporting ICAN’s Homework Help programming, assisting teen members with homework, educational activities including college applications, resume building, etc.; Completing all documentation, such as incident reports, in a timely and detailed manner; Ensuring all facilitated programming and activities are culturally competent and age appropriate; Providing teen transportation as scheduled and/or requested; Chaperoning field trips or events; Utilizing planning time effectively for delivery of quality after school programming and support services including transportation and food program.
• Mentoring Youth (30%). Supervising teens, providing guidance and serving as a positive role model, mentoring and helping develop a sense of positive self-worth and self-efficacy; Upholding ICAN values and guidelines/rules accordingly; Engaging, supporting and acknowledging volunteers in all aspects of the organization; Promoting and upholds ICAN’s mission, serving as an ambassador to the organization; Promoting member retention through positive, professional relations with youth and families.
• Taking Disciplinary Action as Needed (10%). Upholding ICAN rules according to the behavior management philosophy and consistently delivers behavioral support and consequences as identified in the behavior management plan; Promoting member retention through positive, professional relations with teens and families.
  
  

Requirements

We care more about who you are than what you’ve done. That said, here are some highlights of the type of person and background we believe would thrive:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in teen program creation, facilitation, implementation and evaluation.
• Minimum of 21 years old and valid AZ driver’s license
• Dependable vehicle with proof of current registration and valid insurance.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Displays enthusiasm and promotes a friendly group environment
• Effectively communicates to groups of 15-22 teens
• Passion for cultivating the full potential of others
• Demonstrate humility, respect and positivity
• Consistent ability to say what you mean and do what you say
• Committed to raising the bar every day and inspiring others to do the same
• Outgoing, people-oriented leader with uninhibited expression of friendliness
• Ability to motivate, inspire and lead others toward successful attainment of goals
• Strong desire to learn and grow
  
  

Full Time-40 hours per week

Employee Benefits

At ICAN, we believe in investing in our employees. Our benefits package was designed to keep our employees well, happy and engaged so they can further the mission and live by our core values. ICAN offers a flexible hybrid work environment and the ability for telecommuting.

Full-Time Benefits

• 14 paid holidays each year including your birthday
• 2 paid mental health days
• 80 hours of paid time off & 40 hours of sick time
• Paid Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings
• 403b Retirement Savings Account
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Can you help us make a difference in the community? If so, we hope to hear from you.