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At WYN, we care about the well-being of each member of our team. We value connection and belonging and believe that a healthy work environment improves employee performance and retention. Each member of the WYN team gives their best every day because we are committed to making a difference. WYN values flexibility and compassion in its employees as well as commitment and competency.
Open Positions
Watauga Afterschool Programmer
Watauga Afterschool Programmer
Job Description:
The After School Programmer is responsible for overseeing students who are enrolled in WYN’s afterschool program. The person in this position will supervise and build relationships with school age students, assist with academics, supervise volunteers, may facilitate prevention curriculum and maintain a structured and safe environment for the students.
Qualifications: Previous experience working with youth is highly encouraged. A two-year degree is required. The successful candidate will possess outstanding people skills, be trauma skilled, have the ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise for youth at the program, and the ability to build rapport with young people. Candidate must be highly self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks at once as well as adaptability and flexibility.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead developmentally appropriate activities for groups of participating 6-8th grade students to support the program mission and goals.
- Be actively involved and supervising participants at all times. Participants should be in line of vision of an adult staff at all times. Designated high-risk participants should be within a few feet of an adult as much as possible.
- Take student head counts on a regular basis.
- Build relationships with students and hold them accountable and responsible for their behaviors.
- Provide on-site supervision for interns and volunteers.
- Develop weekly and monthly schedules that are consistent with the program goals.
- Provide primary supervision for all assigned participants attending the program.
- Provide/coordinate daily academic assistance for participants.
- Maintain accurate records and files for all assigned participants including (but not limited to) daily notes.
- Communicate student activities and program information to parents/guardians.
- Organize and set up equipment as necessary to carry out program activities.
- Coordinate evening clean up and securing of all facilities.
- May plan and facilitate prevention curriculum
- Develop and maintain a supportive and professional rapport with students.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, parents, collaborating partners, public school personnel and WYN staff.
- Keep Youth Relations Specialist (YRS) and Lead Programmer informed of the students’ progress and/or potential challenges.
- Participate in supervision meetings with YRS and request guidance with challenging students.
- When offered, attend additional trainings, meetings and seminars to maintain first aid, CPR, and Love and Logic certification/training, ACE training, resiliency training, and Motivational Interviewing training etc.
- Read, listen, and keep up to date on current research and practices in trauma, resiliency, and stress fields
- Follow all policies and procedures described in the WYN Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with participants’ parents/ guardians
- Supervision: The After School Programmer will report directly to the Lead Programmer.
- Hours of Work: This is a 30 hour, 12 month position (includes Summer Camp). Hours for this position will be M-F 12:15pm-6:15pm.
- Salary/Benefits: This position pays $30,500 (gross amount) annually and is also eligible for paid health insurance and paid leave time.
- Application Process: please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Heather Canipe at canipeh@westernyouthnetwork.org
Alleghany County Afterschool Programmer (Glade Creek & Sparta)
Job Description:
The Afterschool Programmer is responsible for overseeing students who are enrolled in Glade Creek or Sparta Schools for afterschool. The person in this position will supervise and build relationships with school age students, assist with academics, supervise volunteers, and maintain a structured and safe environment for the students, to include ensuring that all proper COVID protocols are being followed when needed (masks, sanitizing, hand washing, physical distancing). This job does include a summer component. The staff member will work at least 6 weeks of summer camp.
Qualifications: Previous experience working with youth is highly encouraged. A two-year degree is required. The successful candidate will possess outstanding people skills, be trauma skilled, have the ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise for youth at the program, and the ability to build rapport with young people. Candidate must be highly self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks at once as well as adaptability and flexibility.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead developmentally appropriate activities for groups of participating K-6th grade students to support the program mission and goals.
- Be actively involved and supervising participants at all times. Participants should be in line of vision of an adult staff at all times. Designated high-risk participants should be within a few feet of an adult as much as possible.
- Take student head counts on a regular basis.
- Build relationships with students and hold them accountable and responsible for their behaviors.
- Provide on-site supervision for interns and volunteers.
- Provide supervision for all assigned participants attending the program.
- Provide/coordinate daily academic assistance for participants.
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with participants’ parents/ guardians.
- Organize and set up equipment as necessary to carry out program activities.
- Coordinate evening clean up and securing of all facilities.
- Develop and maintain a supportive and professional rapport with students.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, parents, collaborating partners, public school personnel and WYN staff.
- Keep Student Relations Specialist and Lead Programmer informed of the students’ progress and/or potential challenges.
- Participate in supervision meetings with directors and request guidance with challenging students.
- When offered, attend additional trainings, meetings and seminars to maintain first aid, CPR, and Love and Logic certification/training, ACE training, resiliency training, and Motivational Interviewing training.
- Read, listen, and keep up to date on current research and practices in trauma, resiliency, and stress fields
- Follow all policies and procedures described in the WYN Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Supervision: The After School Programmer will report directly to the Lead Programmer.
- Hours of Work: This is a 30 hour, 12 month position (includes Summer Camp). Hours for this position will be M-F 12:15pm-6:15pm.
- Salary/Benefits: This position pays $30,500 (gross amount) annually and is also eligible for paid health insurance and paid leave time.
- Application Process: please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Heather Canipe at canipeh@westernyouthnetwork.org
Alleghany County Afterschool Lead Programmer (Glade Creek)
Job Description:
The Afterschool Lead Programmer is responsible for overseeing students who are enrolled in Alleghany County Schools (in person; not virtual academy) for afterschool. The person in this position will supervise and build relationships with school age students, assist with academics, supervise volunteers, and maintain a structured and safe environment for the students, to include ensuring that all proper COVID protocols are being followed (masks, sanitizing, hand washing, physical distancing). This job does include a summer component. The staff member will work at least 6 weeks of summer camp.
Qualifications: Previous experience working with youth is highly encouraged. A two-year degree is required. The successful candidate will possess outstanding people skills, be trauma skilled, have the ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise for youth at the program, and the ability to build rapport with young people. Candidate must be highly self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks at once as well as adaptability and flexibility.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead developmentally appropriate activities for groups of participating K-8th grade students to support the program mission and goals.
- Be actively involved and supervising participants at all times. Participants should be in line of vision of an adult staff at all times. Designated high-risk participants should be within a few feet of an adult as much as possible.
- Take student head counts on a regular basis.
- Build relationships with students and hold them accountable and responsible for their behaviors.
- Provide on-site supervision for interns and volunteers.
- Develop weekly and monthly schedules that are consistent with the program goals.
- Provide primary supervision for all assigned participants attending the program.
- Provide/coordinate daily academic assistance for participants.
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with participants’ parents/ guardians.
- Maintain accurate records and files for all assigned participants including (but not limited to) daily notes.
- Communicate student activities and program information to parents/guardians.
- Organize and set up equipment as necessary to carry out program activities.
- Coordinate evening clean up and securing of all facilities.
- Develop and maintain a supportive and professional rapport with students.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, parents, collaborating partners, public school personnel and WYN staff.
- Keep Youth Relations Specialist informed of the students’ progress and/or potential challenges.
- Participate in supervision meetings with directors and request guidance with challenging students.
- When offered, attend additional trainings, meetings and seminars to maintain first aid, CPR, and Love and Logic certification/training, ACE training, resiliency training, and Motivational Interviewing training.
- Read, listen, and keep up to date on current research and practices in trauma, resiliency, and stress fields
- Follow all policies and procedures described in the WYN Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Supervision: The After School Lead Programmer will report directly to the Director of Student Programs.
- Hours of Work: This is a 30 hour, 12 month position (includes summer camp) Hours for this position will be M-F 12:30pm-6:30pm.
- Salary/Benefits: This position pays $31,000 (gross amount) annually and is also eligible for paid health insurance and paid leave time.
- Application Process: please send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Heather Canipe at canipeh@westernyouthnetwork.org
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