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Job DetailsJob Location: IS 75 - Staten Island, NY 10312Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 HourlyJob Title: Program Aide Schedule: 20-25 hours min. per week Job Type: Part Time FLSA Status/ Pay Type : Non-Exempt/ Hourly Department: Beacon/ Cornerstone/ COMPASS/ SONYC Effective Date: January 2026 Reports To: Program Supervisor, Program Director and Assistant Program Director Pay Rate Per Hour: $21 to 26 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances) ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Aide will be responsible for the providing oversight, coordination and organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Program Aide will assist in providing direct support to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director in order to provide quality program needs of those UAU serves within the community. The Program Aide is responsible to effectively communicate when issues or incidents arise in a timely manner. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): Provide oversight to both staff and participants to ensure safety and ratio protocols are meet. Maintain participant files and records and assist with data entry, as directed Assist with participant arrival and dismissal, as needed Communication with participants and families as required Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors Lead and/or assist in development and implementation of curriculum plans Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis Participate in ongoing professional development Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD and UAU Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned QualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS: 18+ years old, required High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), required 1+ year experience working with children in a school-based setting required Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures and age ranges Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD and UAU Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong problem solving and mathematical skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk – run occasionally based on programmatic needs. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions). Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time. May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer). #Perm26
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