Youth Development Counselor - Velasquez

$27,040 - $27,040/Yr

YMCA - Richmond, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Richmond, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Youth Development Counselor is responsible for providing quality care and supervision to children in before and after-school programs and camps. This role focuses on ensuring safety, teaching values, and facilitating structured play and educational activities in alignment with YMCA policies and state childcare licensing requirements. The counselor will promote youth development through positive interactions and age-appropriate activities, while also maintaining a safe and organized environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of all children in the program at all times.
• Monitor children's activities to ensure safe and age-appropriate behaviors.
• Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies and incidents, following established YMCA policies.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner, following established guidelines.
• Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum.
• Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children.
• Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children.
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards.
• Report any concerns or issues to the Site Lead or Program Director in a timely manner.
• Supervise children under the direction of the Site Lead.
• Make sound decisions in alignment with YMCA and state standards.
• Act as a role model to the children by exemplifying the YMCA's five core values.
• Maintain positive relations with children, parents, school personnel, directors, and other staff.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and staff trainings.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Ensure youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensuring only authorized adults are allowed in the facility.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least 6 months working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior childcare or babysitting experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for shifts.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and community-focused environment.