Youth Program Tutor

Job Description

About Community Corporation of Santa Monica -

Community Corp is a non-profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. Since our inception in 1982, we have rehabilitated and constructed nearly 1,800 homes. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica, making it a more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable city.

Position Summary

Community Corporation of Santa Monica (Community Corp) is a non-profit affordable housing developer committed to developing, managing, and enriching the lives of our residents. Community Corp has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Program Tutor within our UP-Grade after school program. The Youth Program Tutor is responsible for supporting youth at UP-Grade sites within Santa Monica. Applicants should be skilled in after-school programming and facilitation of activities that promote academic success and enrichment with youth. Under the supervision of Youth Specialists, the Youth Program Tutor provides daily homework support and enrichment activities that promote academic, social, and emotional development for youth ages 6-18.

Compensation

The compensation rate is $21.00 an hour.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Work with the Resident Services department to plan and develop youth activities including coordinating supplies, preparing snacks, and maintaining the space in a clean and orderly fashion

Supervise and co-lead up to 20 youth per site, providing academic assistance, support and facilitating enrichment activities

Open and close site following facility protocols

Communicate with Youth Specialists around student progress

Document critical incidents related to student safety and communicate with Youth Specialists, Resident Manager, and Director of Resident Services as needed

Conduct outreach across UP-Grade sites to ensure all resident youth know of program opportunities - this including flyering and parent outreach

May be asked to provide support during community events and/or youth related field trips

Must complete mandated reporter training and other required youth and safety certifications

Skills/ Education and Experience

Completion and/or current enrollment in post-secondary education (ex: community college or 4-year university) strongly preferred

Direct experience working with youth in an after school or similar setting strongly preferred

Creative, responsive and flexible in a dynamic work environment

Must be reliable, honest, motivated, and able to motivate others

Positive, open, caring, nonjudgmental and non-patronizing demeanor

Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities

Ability to handle and address conflict and resolve youth needs

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Bilingual a plus

Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and Google Documents

Knowledge of Zoom and Google Classroom platforms

Supervisory Responsibilities

Youth Program Tutor will not have direct reports

Physical Requirements

From time to time may be asked to lift items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Youth Program Tutor will coordinate services for youth throughout the Community Corp. affordable housing portfolio. Currently all properties are located in Santa Monica, California and the Program Tutor will be required to support youth residents at various properties, with 4 sites as the current program focus.

Background Check and Driving Record will be Conducted

Community Corporation of Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany Description

Community Corp. is a Santa Monica-based non-profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica, making it a more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable city. In short, we advance the values that Santa Monica residents share – and enrich our community.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional housing opportunities. Our “Tenant Selection Criteria” guides selection and occupancy and are provided to help you understand our process. Our criteria follows required governmental regulations. These regulations may include guidelines from HUD, HCD, TCAC and City of Santa Monica.

We work to meet our residents’ needs and exceed their expectations when it comes to leasing and maintaining their homes. If you are considering living in a Community Corp. residence, you can rest assured we’ll be there for you when you need us. Our entire team strives to conduct ourselves honestly, ethically, and in accordance with Fair Housing principles.

We increase and improve Santa Monica’s affordable housing stock. Since our inception in 1982, the Housing Restoration and Production Department has managed the rehabilitation and construction of nearly 2,071 affordable homes. We oversee the acquisition of property, develop conceptual proposals, secure financing, and manage construction. In all of our properties, we strive to construct housing that is at the forefront of architectural innovation and environmental sustainability. We preserve historic buildings and construct new housing that is sensitive to the surrounding area’s scale and style, working to improve neighborhoods and strengthen communities.

Part-time