Children & Youth Program Specialist

4 weeks ago

Wilmington, United States The Mary Campbell Center Full time

The Mary Campbell Center is first, last, and always, home to 68 residents. Together, staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality, in a homelike environment where residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullness of their abilities. The C & Y Program Specialist assists the C&Y Program Manager and C&Y Plus Specialist in coordinating and implementing programs consisting of activities designed to promote meaningful relationships while encouraging social interactions and independence for the C& Y participants of varying ages and developmental abilities. The C&Y Specialist will assist in providing opportunities for participants to explore new interests, recreational activities and life skills. The C & Y Program Specialist is also charged with promoting the MCC Children & Youth Program in a positive manner to the community, while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission. The C & Y Program Specialist must work reliably, effectively, efficiently, and with respect for the program participants, residents, staff, families, volunteers, professional consultants, and the physical environment of the Center.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The C&Y Program Specialist at the Mary Campbell Center must 1) be a good person of high character who consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for program participants with varying degrees of disability; 2) possess a Bachelors' Degree child development, special education or a related field; 3) have at least three years of experience working with special needs participants in a group setting; 4) have the ability to motivate participation, generate enthusiasm, create appropriate programs, carry out programs, and reflect on changes that need to be made; 5) be capable of effectively supervising and training staff and volunteers; 6) have the ability to lift and transfer participants and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting; 7) possess leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills; 8) have the ability to interact on a positive basis with all C&Y participants and their families; 9) demonstrate proficiency in utilizing technology tools to effectively manage program reporting and achieve department goals; 10) must obtain lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications within the first six months of employment; and 11) must obtain a valid driver's CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 6 months of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  1. Assist in planning, implementing and providing oversight to Children and Youth Plus program participants.
  2. Lead both in person and virtual program activities for both Plus and C&Y Program as needed.
  3. Provides direction and supervision to departmental staff and volunteers.
  4. Assist in developing activities and obtaining needed supplies to provide comprehensive opportunities for varying ages of participants.
  5. Follow established procedures for management of allocated funds
  6. Assist with training and supervising staff through established policies.
  7. Assist participants with necessary personal care to assure quality care and good hygiene at all times.
  8. Facilitate consistent and open communication with participants and families
  9. Assist with necessary program documentation, mailings and reports.
  10. Assist in the coordination of vehicles, pool use, outside venues, and trips.
  11. Participate in meetings with families and participants to determine eligibility of admission into programs.
  12. Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, which are used in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
  13. Follow and enforce departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance with established Center policies.
  14. Maintain open communication with Children & Youth Program Manager regarding status of participants and programs.
  15. Assume the responsibilities of the Children & Youth Program Manager in their absence.
  16. Participate in appropriate in-service training when offered.
  17. Purchase needed supplies/equipment; keep inventory and current accounting of expenses. Make recommendations for annual budget needs and supplies.
  18. Attend regularly scheduled Department meetings.
  19. Ensure trip protocols are followed and completed in accordance with established Policy and Procedures.
  20. Ensure positive public relations with community volunteers and organizations by choosing appropriate written and verbal techniques.
  21. Transport program participants safely to various community outings using established vehicle protocol and procedures. Obeys and adheres to all traffic laws to ensure the safety of the staff and residents.
  22. Bring any safety hazards to the attention of the Children and Youth Manager and/or Assistant Executive Director or appropriate department head.
  23. Collaborating with C&Y staff to carry out department needs.
  24. Completes all mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings as required.
  25. Performs other duties as assigned.

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