Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
Urban Services YMCA is seeking a Safety & Support Leader for James Denman Middle School Beacon - 241 Oneida Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112.
Under the direction of the Site Director, the Safety & Support Leader is responsible for monitoring the school grounds including the courtyard, restrooms, building interior, and surrounding grounds to keep students safe and engaged during the school day and out-of-school time programs. The Safety & Support Leader will assist the Site Director as needed, especially in the areas of behavior management and conflict mediation, using restorative practices and de-escalation strategies.
After School Program dates: must be available to work August 19, 2024 – June 4, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be available Monday-Friday during school and program hours, occasional weekend shifts
- 2+ years of experience working with school aged youth in an organized setting
- 1+ year of experience in a community engagement, service, or support role
- Experience working with multi-ethnic and multicultural elementary/middle school youth
- Passion for social justice and knowledge of the local community, its residents, and a desire to make a difference
- Skills in restorative practices and/or de-escalation training
- Strong understanding of the theory and practice of youth development
- Ability to engage with youth and build meaningful relationships
- Creativity and interest in planning hands-on projects for youth
- Proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds
- Current YMCA approved CPR and First Aid certification (can complete upon hire)
- Fingerprint background check clearance
- TB test clearance
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Associate’s Degree or higher
- Security Guard Registration and/or Certified De-Escalation and Restraint Training
- 3+ years’ experience working with multi-ethnic and multicultural elementary/middle school youth
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Tagalog, or other languages
FOR NEW APPLICATIONS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records