Summer Camp - Youth Facilitator I

CAMBA INC•New York, NY

2d•$21 - $21

About The Position

What does the Youth Facilitator I do: Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures. Comply with all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy policies to protect the confidentiality of individual health information. Research new materials and instructional methods to keep activities relevant and engaging. Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with program objectives. Coordinate programming and activities with school personnel or site staff as needed. Administer and assess pre-and-post evaluations to measure participant progress. Identify and build upon participants’ strengths through tailored activities. Prepare and distribute instructional materials for daily activities. Teach and reinforce conflict resolution and positive group interactions. Create and facilitate leadership development activities. Effectively manage groups to optimize engagement and learning. Review and provide feedback on assignments and projects. Document individual progress and maintain accurate records on a daily/weekly basis. Participate in progress meetings and conferences with families and staff. Attend administrative and staff meetings as scheduled. Submit all required reports, including weekly, monthly, and end-of-term evaluations. Tasks may be modified, expanded, and/or assigned over time to meet program needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma and one year experience working with children under the age of 13 years old (including participating in at least 3 field trips)
Must obtain medical exam certifying good health dated within 2 years of start of camp
Must provide 2 references; 1 character and 1 professional reference
Ability to maintain NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Sex Offender Registry clearance
Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of program
Ability and willingness to participate in field trips, requiring dealing with outdoor weather conditions during working hours.
Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance
Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
Organization: Flexibility and adaptability to changes in work environment
Attendance and punctuality.
Collect and submit program documents and reports.
Organizes and schedules people and tasks effectively.
Confidentiality: Remains sensitive to issues and maintains confidentiality, neutrality and objectivity as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
Comply with all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy policies to protect the confidentiality of individual health information.
Research new materials and instructional methods to keep activities relevant and engaging.
Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with program objectives.
Coordinate programming and activities with school personnel or site staff as needed.
Administer and assess pre-and-post evaluations to measure participant progress.
Identify and build upon participants’ strengths through tailored activities.
Prepare and distribute instructional materials for daily activities.
Teach and reinforce conflict resolution and positive group interactions.
Create and facilitate leadership development activities.
Effectively manage groups to optimize engagement and learning.
Review and provide feedback on assignments and projects.
Document individual progress and maintain accurate records on a daily/weekly basis.
Participate in progress meetings and conferences with families and staff.
Attend administrative and staff meetings as scheduled.
Submit all required reports, including weekly, monthly, and end-of-term evaluations.
Tasks may be modified, expanded, and/or assigned over time to meet program needs.