About Jubilee Housing

The mission of Jubilee Housing is building diverse, compassionate communities that create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Since 1973, Jubilee has worked to provide high quality affordable housing and holistic support to those experiencing persistent economic hardship in the Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights neighborhoods of Washington D.C. Jubilee operates more than a dozen properties totaling more than 500 homes and has an active development pipeline of several hundred new affordable housing units in progress, including a integration of a first in kind aquaponics farm. Jubilee also offers robust programming for residents and community members as they pursue life goals.

Jubilee Housing is an innovator in financing affordable housing and a responsible steward of the investments it receives. Jubilee produces Justice Housing® which is affordable to those with few financial assets, located in neighborhoods where resources such as good schools, grocery stores, and public transportation are readily accessible and near services that support as they pursue educational and career attainment. Jubilee is seeking individuals who want to work with us to ensure Justice Housing becomes a reality for all who need it.

Position Description

The Activity Zone/Teen Center (TC/AZ) Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the after school and summer program for Jubilee Housing youth in grades 4th-12th. The TC Program Assistant will report to the Teen Center Program Coordinator.

This position is permanent, part-time employment. The work hours during the afterschool program (September-June) are Mon. – Thurs., 1:30 pm -7:30 pm. Fridays are mostly virtual, and the work hours are from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. The afterschool program hours during the school year are 3:30 pm -7:00 pm, Mon. – Thurs. There is no program on Fridays.

During our five -week summer camp program (July-Aug) the work hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Thurs. Fridays 9:00 am-12:00 Noon. The summer camp program hours are Monday -Thursday 9:00 am-3:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am-12:00 noon.

Specific Duties

• Assist in the implementation of out of school time and summer programming for youth in grades 4^th through 12^th
• Support the daily activities, including but not limited to tutoring, socioemotional learning, and additional enrichment activities
• Lead groups of youth in a safe, professional, and respectful manner
• Nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and inclusive environment
• Assist with outreach and communications for participant recruitment and retention
• Assist with administering and collecting student and parent surveys
• Establish and maintain communication with members of the staff about student needs and aspects of the program
• Develop positive relationships with parents
• Support children's emotional, academic, and social development, and maintain awareness of individual needs
• Support Program Coordinator with the implementation and tracking of individualized plans for each participant
• Support new program initiatives impacting Jubilee Housing, Platform of Hope, Jubilee to College and additional partner organizations at the direction of the Director of Youth Services and the Vice President of Programs (TBD)
• Support the TC Coordinator with the development and execution of the Jubilee to College Scholarship Program with recruitment of TC potential scholarship candidates which includes preparing and guiding applicants during before and after the application process
• Other duties as assigned by the Teen Center/Activity Zone Program Coordinator and Director of Youth Services

Desired Qualifications

• A commitment to supporting the academic performance and resourcefulness of youth from low-income families/background
• BS/BA in child/youth development, education, social work or other related field preferred
• A commitment to professional development within and outside of Jubilee Housing related to current trends and youth development
• Must undergo a comprehensive background check, including clearances for the National Sex Offender Registry and the District of Columbia Child Protection Registry, as well as FBI Background Checks
• Must utilize developmentally appropriate classroom management skills and strategies for K-3^rd graders
• At least two years of experience working with black and Latinx youth of low-income households, preferably middle school-aged children
• Demonstrable experience working as part of a team

The following attributes will be valuable to this role:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to act quickly, calmly, and thoughtfully in a crisis situation
• Sound judgment
• Spanish fluency a plus, but not required
• Knowledgeable about the daily realities facing low-income families/individuals
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van
• Respect for all spiritual traditions

Benefits

Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a 403b matched contribution retirement plan.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a drug screening and will be required to consent to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Background check and drug test results do not automatically preclude you from being considered for employment. We recognize that each candidate's circumstances may differ, and we evaluate all aspects of your application and qualifications before making a final decision.

Reference Checks

 Please be prepared to provide 3 professional references if you are selected for this role.

Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer