Make a difference within our youth: Become a High School After School Counselor for the YMCA of Superior California!

The YMCA is hiring part-time After School Leaders for our High School Program located at George Washington Carver- A Public Waldorf High School.

We are looking for positive, energetic people who enjoy working as part of a team.

Our goal to help all youth realize their full potential - means we value the contributions of our staff and invest in their development. Join our family. We're doing great things together. For a better us!

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, a high school counselor will provide leadership, support, and implementation of the high school program. This includes instruction of youth in a drop-in basis. Provide a safe and fun environment for your students. Plan and execute activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Plans and implements program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA. Coordinates activities, which fit the children’s developmental needs.

· Provides leadership for staff overseeing the activities of several groups of children.

· Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each child.

· Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with families. May conduct conferences.

· Provides day-to-day leadership to staff and volunteers.

· Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.

· Provides assistance to supervisor and may fill-in during temporary absences.

· Maintains ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of site.

· Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.

· Assists in recruitment of members for the Parent Advisory Group.

· Demonstrate the "Character Counts" values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all your dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.

· All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

· Values-Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.

· Relationships-builds rapport and relates well to others.

· Inclusion-Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.

· Relationships-builds rapport and relates well to others.

· Decision Making-Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 48 Units or NCLB Paraeducator examination

· AA preferred.

· Previous experience working with youth preferably in a high school setting

· At least 21 years of age

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95827 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95827: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person