PART-TIME AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELORS (Afternoons North Dade location Only)

YWCA South Florida Talent•Opa Locka, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Youth Counselor teaches and nurtures children in an after-school setting and maintains the group area. The position is part-time at Bunche Park Elementary in Opa-locka, Florida, for 20 hours per week, with afternoon schedules of 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The role reports to the Site Manager and/or Assistant Site Manager. Counselors provide for children’s physical care, encourage positive self-image and independence, and guide behavior through constructive verbal and non-verbal positive reinforcement. They organize groups, promote communication and enthusiasm, prepare afternoon activities, supervise breaks, track attendance, distribute snacks, and clean and maintain the site and equipment. They develop and follow a weekly activity schedule aligned with the YWCA’s developmentally appropriate curriculum framework, supporting children’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical, self-esteem, and creative development. Problems must be reported to the Site Manager immediately, and program procedures must be followed. Counselor I requires a high school diploma or GED and registration for the first DCF childcare training course within 90 days of hire, with required training completed within 12 months. Counselor II requires a high school diploma or GED, 45 hours of DCF childcare training, and CPR/First Aid certification. The stated pay is $15 per hour for Counselor I and $16 per hour for Counselor II. The job also requires annual in-service training, a Level 2 fingerprint background check, and pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Counselor I: register for the first DCF childcare training course within 90 days of hire and complete the required training within 12 months.
Counselor II: complete 45 hours of DCF childcare training.
First Aid/CPR training or certification.
Complete 10 hours of in-service training each year by June 30.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and forms.
Ability to write simple notes.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
Pass a Level 2 fingerprint background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

Teach and nurture children in an after-school setting and maintain the group area.
Provide for the physical care and nurturing of children.
Encourage children’s positive self-image and independence through listening, responding, and positive reinforcement.
Guide children toward controlling their behavior using constructive verbal and non-verbal approaches.
Organize groups of children and promote effective communication, enthusiasm, and motivation.
Follow the YWCA’s After School Program procedures and report problems to the Site Manager immediately.
Prepare afternoon activities and supervise children during breaks, including snack and water breaks.
Track daily attendance records for the assigned group.
Distribute snacks and clean and maintain the site and site equipment.
Develop and follow a weekly schedule of activities aligned with the YWCA’s developmentally appropriate curriculum framework.