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

YMCA of Central Florida•Maitland, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The counselor directly supervises a group of children in grades 6–8 in an after-school program. The role involves building positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, supporting each young person’s potential, and facilitating peer connections. The counselor helps ensure participants’ safety and well-being, supports program activities and routines, follows attendance, sign-in/sign-out, medication, food allergy, and child-abuse reporting procedures, and helps maintain the program’s equipment and facilities. The role also requires following YMCA and school-district policies, attending training and meetings, and representing YMCA of Central Florida’s mission and core values. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within 60 days of hire. A successful employment verification and background screening, including a DCF Level 2 Background Check, are required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention training, completed within 60 days of hire.
Successful employment verification and background screening, including a DCF Level 2 Background Check.
Willingness 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 work, including the physical activities described in the posting.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in various forms, and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Ability to remain seated, standing, or physically active for extended periods.
Patience and understanding; ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
Alertness and attention to safety.
Acceptable hearing and visual capabilities to monitor the environment and children’s well-being, with or without correction.
Ability to communicate verbally and perceive information 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.

Responsibilities

Communicate program and student information with school administration at the Coordinator’s request.
Lead and guide a group of participants.
Familiarize children with program rules, activities, daily schedules, and traditions.
Take responsibility for each child’s safety and welfare.
Remain in the immediate area and assist with supervision during all activities, including aquatics.
Assist in 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 and communicate children’s progress to the immediate supervisor.
Monitor children’s needs and treat each child with respect and dignity as an individual.
Report suspected child abuse to a supervisor as required by Florida law and follow mandated reporting requirements.
Follow medication and food-allergy policies.
Take responsibility for equipment and supplies, help maintain them and their inventory, and clean up after activities.
Help meet and maintain YMCA Before/After School Best Practices.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations.
Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
Help maintain facility cleanliness and report broken equipment or potential safety hazards.
Participate in special events.
Report all hours worked accurately and on time 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 YMCA of Central Florida’s mission and core values in the Family Center and its programs.
Perform other duties assigned by management.