Child Watch Associate

YMCA of Upper Palmetto•Clover, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Branch Director/Associate Branch Director or Child Watch Supervisor and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Child Watch Associate is responsible for providing a safe, secure, and fun environment to enhance the quality, growth, and retention of participants in the Child Watch program. The Child Watch Associate will assist with various activities such as special events and other activities that occur on various occasions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge and experience with the care and feeding of infants, toddlers and young children.
Ability and willingness to change diapers while using techniques to avoid the risk of exposure to blood or other bodily fluids that may lead to the spread of infection.
Demonstrate maturity and strong interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to approach participants in a non-threatening manner to manage behavior and diffuse potentially volatile situations.
Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA.
Carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25 Lbs.), and walking.

Responsibilities

Nurtures children through purposeful interaction dedicated to building belonging in children and relationships among children and within families.
Tends to the needs of each child including diaper changes.
Responsible for the safety of all children in the program.
Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
Follows all procedures and standards.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.
Maintains program site and equipment.
Attempts to facilitate a controlled environment with age-appropriate activities.
Adheres to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Maintains appropriate relationships with consumers.
Attends required abuse risk management training.
Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations by employees, volunteers, and consumers.
Reports all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.