YMCA Community Outreach Program Facilitator
About The Position
Under the direction of the After School Director/21st Century Director/Director of Recovery Learning, the Program Facilitator will be responsible for the supervision of appropriate staff to child ratio including delivering curriculum between grades K-12th. 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.
Requirements
- After School Program Facilitators should be at least 18 years of age to work independently and at least 16 under the direction of someone over the age of 18.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Complete required abuse risk management training.
- Complete background check with local school corporation and be approved to work within school. Meet all standards required by EVSC when on school premises, maintain communication and preserve positive relationships.
- 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 After School 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.).
- Attend behavior management and related trainings as offered so as to learn skills associated with managing groups of children.
- Deliver curriculum including the development of lesson plans in the area of character development, devotions, physical activity, community service, and college and career exploration.
- If 21, attend mini-bus training and be able to transport youth on field trips if trips are offered to the school assigned to. No special license required.
- This job description is subject to change depending on program needs within the Outreach Department.
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