Activity Specialist

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: )

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CCPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential. ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why we use an asset-based approach to maximize clients’ current strengths. Whether in our schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building. Our programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

COMPASS Elementary: Department of Youth & Community Development/Comprehensive After School System (DYCD/COMPASS) provides youth after school services to school-age children ages 5-12 years old. COMPASS seeks to promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities that incorporate hands-on learning in safe, welcoming environments. The program includes academic support, physical exercise, and enrichment of age-appropriate activities such as literacy or STEM to enhance the academic, social, and physical development of children during the after-school hours and on certain school holidays.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Activity Specialist will:

• Plan, implement, and lead meaningful physical fitness/healthy living, hands-on learning and

• teambuilding, academic support, and/or STEAM and literacy enrichment activities that are structured, age- appropriate, engaging, challenging, and values-based.

• Work with Group Leaders and Youth Workers (as applicable) to implement program activities aligned with DYCD required content areas and the activity schedule/workscope and embed social and emotional learning across activities.

• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of program participants by providing close supervision of all activities.

• Supervise, participate in, and administer recreational and educational activities for participants in the program.

• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants

• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.

• Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for all activities.

• Adhere to all DYCD, DOHMH, CPC, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions. Complete professional development (at least 129 hours annually for COMPASS Elementary) as required by CPC and funding/regulatory agencies (e.g., DYCD, DOH, and SACC), but not limited to, this required training:

  • 1-hour training provided by DYCD on mental health and mental illness, engagement and deescalation strategies, referral and crisis management protocols, and mental health resources.

• Report to and fulfill other related duties as assigned by the Program Director.