Afterschool Care (Part-Time) 2:15 PM - 5:15 PM - The Canopy School - 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 family support 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 recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering 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.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Required Physical Activities:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions. 
• Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.

• Characteristics of Work:  

• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.

• Vision Requirements:   

• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Environmental Conditions:

• This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud nois

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.