Child Care - Before & After School Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Child Care Site Director and the guidance of the Child Care Coordinator, the Child Care Counselor will be responsible for the supervision of appropriate staff to child ratio between the ages of 3 and 14.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Complete required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Assistance in implementation of the daily program under the direction of the Site Director.
- Promote the YMCA Character Development Initiative.
- Assistance in preparation of the creative learning environment, and preparation of needed materials and supplies.
- Helps with general administrative tasks.
- Logs hours on swipe clock. Completes a missed punch form if swipe clock is not available.
- Punctuality and reliability is very important. Must report to work for scheduled shifts.
- Supervises activity areas. Children must always be in the presence of staff.
- Maintain an attitude of professionalism and loyalty.
- Treat children and adults with dignity and respect.
- Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the individual’s site (as provided by school personnel) to ensure the safety of the child.
- Help preserve the quality condition of all supplies, equipment and materials.
- Attend staff meetings and training programs as scheduled.
- Under no circumstances should corporal punishment be used (i.e. hitting, spanking, slapping, grabbing etc.).
- This job description is subject to change depending on program needs by the Child Care Coordinators and Child Care Director.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Before and After School Counselors should be at least 16.
- CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen training required within 60 days of employment.
- Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen and New Employee Orientation training required before/on first day of working with consumers.
- Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures .
- Possess an outgoing personality, be warm and friendly, and have stability for program continuity. Possess leadership and supervision qualities.

Salary : $10 - $12