TLC Community Education Coordinator - Old Colony Homes

Community Education Coordinator, Tierney Learning Center at Old Colony Homes – Boston, MA

** $3,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW HIRES **

About the Tierney Learning Center (TLC):

The TLC is a community center for the low-income families that live in the Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony that provides collaborative programming with educational interventions and supportive services at every age. Our whole-family, pipeline model targets early childhood, school-age youth, opportunity youth, as well as adults, with the goal of providing the resources needed to reduce poverty and build community, creativity, and achievement within Old Colony. 

Position Description:

The Community Education Coordinator for the Tierney Learning Center (TLC) is one member of a team that runs the after-school program for children. This includes planning and implementing classroom curriculum, providing homework assistance, communicating information to families, and maintaining a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and attractive environment.

The Community Education Coordinator will support the academic and social emotional success of the students in their classroom. In addition, the Community Education Coordinator will have a special area of focus to support the growth and development of the TLC and the youth served.

The Coordinator will focus on building the After School & Teen Program by developing and implementing new programs in collaboration with the teens. They will identify strategies and partners to bridge high school graduates to college, training and jobs.

Work Schedule

• Regular Hours -  Monday thru Friday from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Summer Hours - Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (during the months of July/August)

Essential Functions of the Position

• Build relationships of trust with kids, parents and families to engage them in positive youth development opportunities at the TLC with a specific focus on outreach to teens aged 12 through 18.
• Develop partnerships with local organizations that serve youth to connect the teens living at Old Colony to opportunities for summer programs, leadership development, educational support and job exploration.
• Assess and solicit feedback from the teens to collaborate with them on developing programs and initiatives to meet their needs.
• Implement program curricula in the after-school program that provide growth in cognitive skills, self-awareness, group relationships, and character development.
• Ensure adherence to EEC licensing standards and perpetuate an inclusive culture and maintain a program environment that is safe, healthy, and engaging.
• Communicate information to parents.
• Assist with relevant assessments on various levels throughout the year through progress reports, parent surveys, and program self-assessment.
• Collaborate with the TLC team, Old Colony staff and YMCA staff and attend weekly meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with youth and families and issues relating to workforce development, youth enrichment, education and asset building.

• Experience working with teens and developing programs in collaboration with teens. Ability to build positive and collaborative partnerships with youth and adults. Mediation and conflict resolution skills a plus.
• Sophisticated understanding of positive youth development approaches, community engagement strategies, and youth issues.
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), trauma-informed approaches, mental health, and de-escalation.
• Ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, and beliefs that differ across cultures and to respond appropriately to these differences with residents in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services.
• Capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, residents, senior staff, volunteers, interns, and community partners
• Ability to collect, track and understand data to assess programs and partnerships and inform strategies.
• Proficiency with technology and an interest in learning how to integrate new technology-based tools and resources into programming.
• Operate in a timely manner, with consistency and a high level of integrity and professionalism; provide excellent customer service to residents and partners.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving and writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and other computer programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local policies affecting housing is a plus.

  Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in social work, human services, public health, or community development and/or 3-5 years’ equivalent work experience providing services in a Housing/Multi-Family housing environment, or a private, non-profit social service organization serving youth and families.
• Experience working with youth in urban communities and developing and operating youth programs.
• Must become EEC licensed to work with children.   

** $3,500 sign-on bonus is for new hires only. $1,166.00 payable with first paycheck. $2,334.00 payable after first 90 days.

Benefits Offered:

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance.With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more!

Company Overview: 
 

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. 

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.