YMCA of Silicon Valley
After School Counselor/Leader - South Valley
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Job Description
- Req#: 5000025797906
- Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
- Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
- Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments
- Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
- Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.
- Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children.
- Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
- Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
- Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers
- Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
- Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.
- Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.
- Prefer prior experience working with youth and/or teens.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
- Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.
- Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last calendar year (then valid for up to 4 years).
- Bilingual preferred.
- After School Counselor: Must be 18 years of age.
- After School Counselor: 48 semester college units required or successful completion of NCLB test.
Requisition Number
SV-1012
Location
B - South Valley YMCA-3200
Job Title
After School Counselor/Leader - South Valley
Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY RANGE: $24.00-$25.00
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
About the company
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