YMCA Afterschool Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator: the Afterschool Counselor will provide direct supervision for a group of children at a Sullivan County Schools**.** This position requires availability during Afterschool, and School Breaks. This position is during the school year only, with opportunity to apply to work in summer program.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all school personnel, children, and volunteers.
• Maintains positive relations with children, parents, co-workers and volunteers, while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.
• Communicate with supervisor, staff, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
• Act as a positive role model for children while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Assists in planning, leading, and implementing activities within the established guidelines.
• Acquaints children with rules, activities, schedule, and area.
• Takes responsibility for the leadership, guidance and safety/welfare of each child in attendance. Supervises the children, areas, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Helps maintain the program site and equipment.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings.
• Assists in training and serves as a mentor to other Afterschool staff.
• Assists in training, staff and Volunteers.
• Complies with our Child Protection Policy to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Helps in keeping supplies organized, maintains area and cares for equipment. Takes responsibility for cleaning of site.
• Helps to maintain proper records and department files.
• Assists in promoting and marketing program and services to engage Afterschool parents.
• Report any problems, issues, or departmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provide for a strong professional image in regards to dress, attitude, punctuality, communication, and demeanor.
• Adhere to LEAPs grant requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date.
• Must be committed to and supportive of the Y mission with an emphasis on support and empathy to health seekers.
• Must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with children and adults.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person