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2024 Family League -Youth Program Quality Initiative
 
 
 
Family League of Baltimore seeks a dedicated VISTA member to join our Youth Development Team. This exciting opportunity focuses on enhancing the quality and impact of Out-of-School Time (OST) programs across Baltimore City. As a VISTA member, you will be crucial in developing systems, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality's Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI). Your key responsibilities will include: # Conducting a comprehensive analysis of current YPQI practices. #Developing and documenting SOPs for Youth PQA and School-Age PQA. #Creating and facilitating training materials and sessions for site staff. # Supporting sites through external assessments and self-assessments. # Assisting in the development of Program Improvement Plan Goals. # Integrating additional Weikart Center tools, such as SEL PQA, Health & Wellness PQA, Arts PQA, STEM PQA, and Summer Learning PQA. # Creating an advisory committee to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented strategies and refining processes based on feedback. Throughout your service, you will collaborate closely with our advisory committee and other community organizations to ensure that our OST programs create safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environments that meet the needs of Baltimore’s youth. This project will expand our reach, aiming to support all 155 schools in the city, up from the current 55, by adding new sites each year. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the systemic improvement of OST programs, directly impacting the lives of Baltimore's thousands of children and youth. Join us in our mission to dismantle systemic barriers and create a supportive environment for Baltimore’s children, families, and communities to thrive.
 
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Member Duties : 1. Conduct thorough research and analysis of current YPQI practices, leading to the development of comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Youth PQA and School-Age PQA processes. 2. Create engaging training materials and guides for site staff on YPQI basics, facilitate training sessions on Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Basics, and establish ongoing support systems for technical assistance and coaching. 3. Coordinate external assessments for OST sites, guide self assessment processes, and assist in creating and implementing Program Improvement Plan Goals based on assessment results. 4. Develop a detailed plan for scaling YPQI implementation to all 155 Baltimore City Public Schools, including resource allocation and scalability strategies. 5. Identify and implement creative ways to use Weikart Center's tools, establish feedback loops for continuous improvement, and engage with an advisory committee to gather insights and recommendations.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Computers/Technology ,  Youth Development ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Public Speaking ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2024 Family League -Youth Program Quality Initiative
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2024  -   08/26/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MARYLAND   Washington/Baltimore  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  07/30/2024  To  08/25/2024 
Contact Deyara Morris Burns
2305 N Charles St
Baltimore   MD   21218
410) 662-5520
burns@familyleague.org
https://familyleague.org
Listing ID 123076

       

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