Family Services Counselor-Aventura

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Site Director, the Counselor is responsible for the overall day-to-day group programming, behavior management, direct supervision, and safety of a group of up to 25 participants/ children. This includes planning and implementing activities in accordance with both age and developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by licensing agencies, the State of Florida, and the YMCA of South Florida guidelines.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Provides safety and supervision to children and ensures that activities are planned and followed in accordance with YMCA of South Florida guidelines.
• Maintains coordination with facility personnel for safety and benefit of participants in the program. Ensure that safety rules and practices are followed as they relate to children and staff.
• Ensures that the proper staff-to-child ratio is always maintained and report discrepancies to the Site Supervisor as needed.
• Documents all necessary administrative forms as directed by Site Supervisor/or Program Director. Conduct and maintain daily attendance rosters.
• Conducts and maintains any necessary measurable tools to track children's progress.
• Distributes nutritious lunches and snacks on a daily basis using universal health/sanitation practices.
• Follows all YMCA HEPA standards.
• Documents behavioral issues and/or incidents daily, as needed.
• Conducts a health check of each child daily noting fever, bumps, bruises, burns, or other questionable signs of abuse and document the incident with the Site Supervisor.
• Maintains high level of professionalism with parents, facility personnel, staff, and clients always. Communicate with parents and guardians regularly.
• Upholds all YMCA policies and Risk Management/ Safety procedures which require reporting all incidents and accidents to Site Director immediately.
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• Preserves the quality of supplies and materials. Report to Site Supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Provides regular inspection of areas used by the program to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
• Checks bathrooms for supplies and basic cleanliness before allowing participants to enter.
• Attends all staff meetings and training opportunities as required.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Time Management
100% - Works Hands On
50% - Focused on executing curriculum components, ensuring site safety, student engagement, etc.
50% - Customer Service (parents, stakeholders, etc.)

Position Expectations:
Assist Site Director with reaching enrollment goals, site quality and safety.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team/ Branch Leader):

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and Impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs
and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challe nges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practice s and demonstrate s up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities/ Position Requirements:
• A high school diploma, GED, or High School completion in process (Report Card, School Letter, Etc .).
• One to two (1-2) years' experience of working with school-aged children preferred.
• Ability to relate to children.
• Counselors assigned to M-DCPS sites must be at least 18 years old, at the time of hire.
• Counselors assigned to Community -based sites must be at least 17 years old (with 1 High School Reference), at the time of hire. (Not M-DCPS sites)
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Florida Certified Teachers in this capacity may use an active Florida Teaching Certificate in lieu of the education requirement.
• Must complete YMCA NEO, safety, and risk management training .
• Must attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings and training.
• Must have demonstrated competency in the planning and implementation of recreational and educational acti vities.
• Must be able to implement curriculums and provide instruction to participants at a basic level.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete 1st course within 90 days and remainder of the 45-hour childcare courses within the first year of employment .
It is the responsibility of the counselor to complete and maintain all necessary certification, within the proper time
frame, as set forth by the licensing agency, State of Florida, or the YMCA of South Florida.

Position Profile
• Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics 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 disabili t ies to perform the essential functions .
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work with outside whether conditions. The employee occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Works In an indoor/outdoor environment
• Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to drive for meetings, training, and other work-related duties.
• Exposure to viruses, blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working und!!r stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It Is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff members. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred on this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.