After School Program Support Specialist

Description

The After School Program Support Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and supporting engaging activities and group programming for the afterschool groups within the center. This role helps create structured, meaningful, and age-appropriate activities that promote social interaction, communication, independence, and skill development for clients.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

Activity Planning & Coordination for the Afterschool Program

• Plan and organize daily and weekly activities for afterschool social skills groups and special events.
• Develop engaging, structured, and client-appropriate activities that support therapeutic and social goals.
• Modify activities as needed based on group levels, participation levels, and schedules.
  • Develop and communicate structured plans to be worked on during outings.

Planning & Coordination for Group Outings

• Planning and coordinating outings on a monthly basis for the following groups:
  • Afterschool group
• Responsible for keeping the company vehicle properly maintained, which includes: ensuring the fuel tank is full and tires are correctly inflated. Any necessary maintenance or repair issues must be promptly reported to the Receptionist.
  • Any major mechanical issues should be promptly reported to HR and the CEO.
• Arrange vehicles for outings and coordinate staff/client transportation pairings
• Attend outings if requested by the Supervisor.

Group Facilitation Support for Afterschool Program

• Direct and oversee the Social Skills segment, coordinating SSG activities while ensuring consistent engagement from all clients.
• Communicate with group leads on daily schedule
• Check in with floor Leads when not conducting Social Skills Groups
• Model positive social interaction, participation, and appropriate behavior during activities.
• Help maintain a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for all clients.

Collaboration & Communication

• Consult with assigned Supervisor to identify developmentally appropriate program skills.
• Communicate concerns regarding materials, scheduling, client participation, or behavioral issues.

Organization & Afterschool Center Support

• Set up and coordinate clean up with group Leads for Social Skills groups activity spaces before and after programming.
• Maintain organization of activity materials, games, crafts, and center supplies. Includes the following:
  • Afterschool spaces
  • All desk spaces
• Assist with decorating, seasonal events, or special center programming as needed.
• Track supplies, materials, and facility needs for the afterschool program, coordinating with Receptionist for inventory purposes.

Safety & Professionalism

• Uphold a professional demeanor while encouraging constructive interactions among clients, their families, and colleagues, and cultivate a spirit of cooperation, shared respect, and collective effort throughout the workday.
• Follow HIPAA, all center policies, confidentiality guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Notify a supervisor at once regarding any incidents, injuries, or major concerns. Ensure that all required documentation is completed and submitted to the appropriate Administrators.
• Coordinate with the Receptionist for quarterly “surprise” safety drills for the afterschool program.

Client-Centered Priority

• Prioritize the safety, engagement, and overall well-being of clients at all times. All activities and responsibilities should support a positive, structured, and therapeutic environment that encourages growth, participation, and success.
• Participate in 2 weekly day group swim program sessions: must be willing and able to swim with clients

*Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the admin team as needed

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm