Before/After School Counselor, Liberty Middle (Orange County Middle Schools Program)

YMCA of Central Florida•Orlando, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Before/After School Counselor supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role provides direct supervision for a group of children in grades 6–8 in an after-school program. The counselor builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, supports each young person’s potential, and facilitates peer connections as part of the program experience. The position also contributes to safe, organized program operations by following child safety, attendance, facility, and activity procedures; communicating with children’s immediate supervisors and school administration as requested; and participating in staff training, meetings, and special events. Employment is contingent on successful employment verification and background screening, including a DCF Level 2 Background Check. Duties may be modified or supplemented by management, and reasonable accommodation is available for qualified applicants and employees.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Successful employment verification and background screening, including a DCF Level 2 Background Check.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed.
Willingness to work an on-call schedule rotation as required.
Ability to perform medium physical work, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in various forms, exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and exert negligible force constantly to move objects.
Ability to sit, stand, or remain physically active for extended periods.
Patience and understanding, and ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to remain alert and attentive to safety.
Acceptable hearing and vision to monitor the environment and children’s well-being; ability to talk and hear at normal spoken-word levels, with or without correction.
Ability to work under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of college.
Previous experience working with children, preferably in an after-school setting or childcare center.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training; these must be completed within 60 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

Communicate program and student information with school administration at the Coordinator’s request.
Lead and guide a group of participants.
Acquaint children with program rules, activities, daily schedules, and traditions.
Take responsibility for the safety and welfare of each child.
Remain in the immediate area and assist with supervision during all activities, including aquatics.
Assist with organizing and implementing activity plans for special-interest activities.
Help ensure sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed.
Keep accurate attendance records and headcounts.
Establish positive relationships with each child.
Communicate children’s progress to the immediate supervisor.
Monitor the needs of all children and treat each child with respect and dignity as an individual.
Report suspicions of child abuse to a supervisor as required by Florida law and follow mandated child-abuse reporting requirements.
Follow medication and food-allergy policies.
Take responsibility for equipment and supplies, help maintain their condition and inventory, and clean up after activities.
Assist in meeting and maintaining YMCA Before/After School Best Practices.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations.
Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising participants.
Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
Help maintain facility cleanliness and report broken equipment or possible safety hazards.
Participate in special events.
Report all hours worked accurately and promptly to the supervisor.
Stay current on emergency procedures and Middle Schools Program and County Public Schools policies.
Direct or assist with daily maintenance of the school and YMCA facility area to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Promote and represent the YMCA of Central Florida’s mission and core values in the Family Center and its programs.
Perform other duties assigned by management.