Overview

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Youth Support Specialist will be responsible for supporting youth and staff with crisis intervention and behavior management support and serve as a trip/off site leader as part of the site leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build on their past success in youth development and further grow in the field.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a substitute youth worker as necessary, which involves leading a group of up to 18-20 youth in daily activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment, academic support, and off-site enrichment field trips;
  • Support the Lead Youth Development Specialist in mediating conflicts and other situations as they arise, and with communication about youth behavior to parents and guardians as needed;
  • Collaborate with a team to plan & facilitate various enrichment activities;
  • Support the Summer Learning Teacher, helping to implement daily literacy and math activities;
  • Coach sports teams of elementary school-aged participants;
  • Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities, with a focus on teambuilding;
  • Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness and preparation; ?
  • Supervise and manage youth behavior at all times using positive youth development strategies;
  • Participate in professional development and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching; support the development of training and coaching as needed;
  • Lead off-site field trips to pre-arranged destinations in New York City (one day per week);
  • Implement all health and safety protocols as required.

Qualifications:

  • 18 years of age or older by June 30, 2023 required;
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, college enrollment or degree, preferred;
  • Experience working with youth in a classroom or youth development setting, required;
  • A record of success in facilitating and managing groups of youth;
  • Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and presentation skills;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors;
  • Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;
  • Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with families;
  • Willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed;
  • Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving and implementing feedback;
  • A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Commitment:

  • Start date: June 20, 2023
  • End date: August 4, 2023
  • Days & hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5:15pm

Location:

  • Placements available in East Harlem and the South Bronx.

Compensation:

  • DREAM offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for a seasonal increase. The hourly rate for this position for incoming staff is $18.00.
DREAM’s VACCINATION POLICY
DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us.
DREAM MAXIMS
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.

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