Community Liasion - After School Program at Woodcraft Rangers

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

23.94

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Detail-Oriented, Energetic, Ambitious, Proactive, Positive, Multi-Tasking, Attention To Detail, Communication

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Job Title: Community Liaison Pay Range: $20.36 – $23.94 Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Schedule: 20-25 hours/week, shifts vary per location Reports to: Site Coordinator Program hours of operation: 1:00 PM – 5:00/6:00 PM (varies per location) Locations: LAUSD (SFV, South LA, South Gate, Huntington Park, West LA/Westwood), Garvey Elementary School District (Rosemead/San Gabriel/Monterey Park), Green Dot Public Schools (LA), Inner City Education Foundation (View Park), Aspire Public Schools, Brightstar Schools, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Lennox School District (Lennox), , Pomona Unified School District (Pomona) and Claremont Unified School District (Claremont). Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving youth? Join us! Who We Are: In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth is innately good, deserves the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path. What We Do: Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County! Job Summary: Community Liaisons support the after school programs by developing positive relationships with program participants, their families, and the community, with the intent of providing meaningful partnerships. They are responsible for overseeing the daily sign-ins and sign outs of all program participants. They ensure that the communication board is up to date with program related information and that all families are up to date with program events, schedules, and upcoming field trips. They manage the accuracy of our day after school program rosters and manage the daily head counts of participants. The Community Liaison position is an on-site position, including attending training at the Woodcraft Rangers main office in Little Tokyo and school sites. Role Overview: Ensure students are always in a safe environment (physically and emotionally). Promotes an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity for all program participants, staff, and families. Support club leaders and site coordinators with sign-in/out procedures and any program related parent communication during sign-out. Ensure all information on attendance rosters are accurate and complete daily. Monitors participant attendance and engagement to ensure participants are present and actively engaged in program activities. Organize and maintain participant registration forms, site information binder, site directory board and ensure staff always have access to necessary documents. Assist site coordinator with collecting and organizing information pertaining to cycle reports and other necessary reports. Assist team with site-based events. Serves as a substitute or fills in for a club if a club leader or other team member needs a break or lunch. Build positive relationships with program participants, colleagues, and all stakeholders. Complies with all applicable safety requirements and emergency protocols, including, up to date on all trainings and required certifications. May be required to attend off-site field trips. Participate in staff development trainings, as required, approximately 15 hours spread out over multiple weekends/intersessional days throughout the spring. Other related duties as assigned. Why work for Woodcraft Rangers: Sick time Lifecraft Upward Mobility Career development The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community. Ideal Candidate: Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent FBI & DOJ Livescan clearance TB Test clearance First Aid & CPR certification (provided by WR) 6 months experience supervising a group of children in a school or recreational setting OR 6 units in child development. Must successfully pass an assessment test evaluating skills in math, reading comprehension, and spelling Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and use a computer. Frequently required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a computer monitor. The noise level reflects typical work environment for job description. Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Responsibilities

Community Liaisons support after school programs by developing positive relationships with participants, families, and the community. They oversee daily sign-ins and sign-outs, manage attendance rosters, and ensure effective communication regarding program events and schedules.