Substitute Site Assistant

The Organization

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center (GSFRC) is an innovative multi-service non-profit located in San Francisco’s Mission District. Its mission is to help families access needed services, develop self-sufficiency, and participate fully as members of the community. Our staff is a diverse and talented team willing to take innovative and unique approaches to help children, youth and families thrive and succeed.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Afterschool Program (ASP) Substitute Site Assistant is to provide direct service to the participants and perform administrative and operational tasks as assigned by the Program Manager on an as needed on-call basis. As an ASP Substitute Site Assistant, you have an opportunity to be a role model for children and to help create a safe, enriching and fun environment for children to grow. You will work as a substitute team member, supervising and interacting with children in a drop-in setting, as well as supporting the creation and implementation of curriculum and activities. The ASP Substitute Site Assistant position will also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• As needed on-call position. Employee will be contacted with as much notice as possible but day-of/day before requests.
• Be actively engaged with children in the program
• Provide direct service and support to the children, as assigned daily by Program Manager
• Assist in the creation and implementation of youth activities and curriculum
• Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment while on duty
• Uphold and enforce all safety policies and procedures
• Perform daily administrative and operating tasks as assigned by the Program Manager
• Participate in quarterly training summits
• Maintain a predetermined work schedule, and be on time for your shifts
• No personal phone use while at the program to ensure that student safety and engagement are the priority.
• Chaperone on field trips as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Must be responsible and on-time for scheduled work shifts
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND passed SFUSD District Instructional Aide Exam; OR High school diploma or equivalent AND passed CBEST; OR High school diploma or equivalent AND 48 college units (official transcripts required); OR Associate's degree or higher.
• Experience with facilitating or leading age-appropriate activities
• Strong organization skills and ability to write
• Strong communicator

Requirements

• Requires a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Must complete a full background check (Department of Justice, FBI, Child Abuse Index) after conditional offer is made.
• Must have TB clearance
• Must complete and maintain current California Mandated Reporter Training certification, in compliance with California state law.

Physical Requirements

• This position is set in an Office, School, and Community environment. The physical and environmental demands described in the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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