Children and Youth Program Assistant

1 month 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 Assistant works with the C&Y Program Manager, C&Y coordinator, and C&Y specialist to implement programs and activities designed to encourage social interaction and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities. The Program Assistant is also charged with promoting the MCC Children's Program in a positive manner while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission. The Assistant must work reliably, effectively, efficiently, and with respect for residents, staff, families, volunteers, professional consultants, and the physical environment of the Center.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The C&Y Program Assistant 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) be willing to plan/implement activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities; 3) must have excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills; 4) demonstrate the ability to interact on a positive basis with children, families, and all levels of personnel; 5) have the ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting; 6) be willing to swim and assist participants in the pool and 7) demonstrate the ability to work both independently, and as a team player. 8) Have or be willing to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire. Previous experience working with children is desired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Assist in implementing activities that will encourage recreational and social development for children with disabilities and from varying backgrounds.

  1. Lead program activities and provide supervision to children in program.

  1. Serve as a resource to volunteers assisting with program.

  1. Follow Center and departmental policies and procedures.

  1. Assist in the training of new staff.

  1. Perform personal care duties and meal assistance safely and efficiently to ensure good hygiene of the children.

  1. Adhere to weekly program schedules and activities.

  1. Perform daily setup and cleanup of activities as needed.

  1. Assist the participants in the pool during free swim and lessons. Be willing to acquire lifeguarding certification if needed.

  1. Encourage independence and self-confidence for children within program.

  1. Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, which are used in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.

  1. Maintain open communication with the Children & Youth Program Manager, Coordinator and Specialist regarding the status of participants and program.

  1. Completes all mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings as required.

  1. Performs other duties, as assigned.

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