Program Aide

ABOUT THE AGENCY: Family Support Services is a non-profit agency founded in 1989. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, we serve families in Alameda, San Francisco, and Contra Costa counties. Our programs target families, youth and children whose health and welfare are vulnerable as a result of a variety of circumstances.

POSITION: Program Aide

Kinship Youth Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Kinship Youth Program (KYP) is a comprehensive, year-round program focusing on academic, social and leadership development by engaging in long-term connections with the youth we serve. KYP is part of the Kinship Support Services Program (KSSP), which provides a range of services to Northern Alameda County relative caregiver families, including case management, support groups and respite services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in implementing of the academic and enrichment components of the Kinship Youth Program; provide individual and small group tutoring to youth ages 8-18 with varying social and academic needs

Assist with group/individual management and development; facilitate individual and small group activities/outings

Provide support to volunteers and part-time staff and model appropriate youth development methods

With the KSSP team, organize and support program special events (e.g. Open House, community service and holiday activities)

Support the maintenance of timely and thorough reports and other related program documentation

Collaborate with Kinship social workers, other agency staff and community resources, as needed to support youth participants

Along with KYP team, assist in development and implementation of our six-week intensive summer program

Provide transportation assistance for KYP, including driving agency van to transport clients

Track and document youth engagement and other program activity, as needed

Support administrative needs of program; including maintaining program files and supply inventory control

Fulfill other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

College experience or work experience with youth

Must be available to work M-F, including evenings and occasional Saturdays

Experience working with inner-city youth strongly desired

Experience in providing homework support helpful

Good organizational, verbal and written skills

Competency with computers and MS Office Suite

Respect for and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including youth and families

Must be able to drive agency’s 12-passenger van (must be at least 21 years old and meet insurance company approval)

Requires valid CA driver’s license, a clear driving record, and approval to drive by the Agency

Must be physically able to perform all job responsibilities, which may include duties such as sitting, bending, kneeling or lifting minimum 25lbs.

Must be able to receive clearance through a fingerprint/background check (criminal and child abuse).

Staff is currently working in the office a few days per week and remotely; there is no direct client work at this time due to COVID.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $34,000 – $37,000 per year DOE. Full-time = 37.5 hours per week. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance plus retirement plan.

RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER TO: Karen Einbinder, Director of Program Operations at keinbinder@fssba.org

Family Support Services

303 Hegenberger Road, Suite 400

Oakland, CA 94621

www.fssba.org

Please attach all documents in PDF format. All other file types/formats will not be considered.

Only candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted for the next step in our hiring process. Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply.

Family Support Services is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, health status or national origin.