Canopy is Hiring an Afterschool Care - The Canopy School - Ridgeland, MS Near Ridgeland, MS
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children's behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
The voice of our children and families always comes first
Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
We take great joy in service to others
Our families and our communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. Canopy's employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive Compensation
403b Retirement Plan with Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO/Vacation
Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
Afterschool Care - Position Overview
The Afterschool Staff provides homework support and individualized and group recreation services at The Canopy School Afterschool Program.
The Afterschool Staff assesses the interests of individuals served, skills, and leisure/recreational needs based on observation, interview, and activity tasks. She/he uses professional knowledge and judgment to establish appropriate afterschool recreation goals.
The Afterschool Staff works with program staff to organize and facilitate intramural/recreational activities for campus-based aftercare and enrichment programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Activity Services:
Complete an activity assessment on each new admission within five days.
Provide homework support for students. o Document bi-weekly a summary of each youth's participation in recreation activities.
Coordinate afternoon activities for students participating in Afterschool Care.
Provide recreation groups as scheduled. •Administrative Services: o Attend Afterschool planning meetings as necessary.
Provide leadership and direction to direct care staff in how to plan and facilitate therapeutic recreational activities for the youth.
Monitor activity implementation and evaluate activity for safety and care of youth.
Attend weekly recreation planning and instructional meetings with Recreation Coordinator.
Assist in maintaining inventory and accountability for all recreational and physical education equipment for the CARES Cetnter and CARES School.
Inventory recreational supplies monthly, replenishing as needed.
Completes other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications :
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and to communicate professional manner. Must be able to work afternoons and early evenings.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)