Group Leader School Age

About Us:

• If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men women and children in your community we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972 Metropolitan Ministries has been providing lifechanging solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots donor and volunteerfueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries we serve families in Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Polk and Hernando counties with compassion practical help and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

Salary: $16.00

Group health vision and dental coverage at affordable rates along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

Preventative care is 100 covered (free) on all plans.

PTO is offered to fulltime and parttime employees.

11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

$15000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

Employee Assistance Program

Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career development.

Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions: According to the mission and vision of the organization provide a safe enriching and engaging environment for our children within the CREATE program.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate daily activities for the CREATE program.
2. Incorporate recreational activities that enhance the childs experience and teach social emotional educational and leisure skills.
3. Be a role model of exemplary behavior for the children volunteers and parents.
4. Supervise children.
5. Organize and supervise volunteers.
6. Maintain daily and weekly administration (sign in/out book and daily attendance log weekly lesson plans accident/incident reports driving logs permission slips etc).
7. Communicate regularly with Supervisor regarding any childrens issues.
8. Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to ensure that program needs are being met.
9. Practice and maintain a safe healthy and clean environment.
10. Adheres to all policies of Metropolitan Ministries.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school degree. Experience working with children preferred. Extensive exposure to childrens out of school time programs highly desirable. Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless families required. Bilingual (Spanish English) is a plus.

Skill Requirements:

Requires understanding of poverty a high degree of maturity strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate with low socioeconomic and diverse parents and clients in a professional and diplomatic manner. Ability to verbally communication and resolve conflicts between teenage children. Ability to plan organize and conduct teenage education programs. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to administer CPR and First Aid to children and implement safety procedures. Ability to work effectively with others within a multidisciplinary team framework including staff and volunteers. Ability to supervise and direct volunteers. Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith culture and other sources of diversity.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information. Physical emotional and spiritual stamina to handle jobrelated issues and stress.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color women LGBTQIA Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us ator via email at