School Age Child Care Counselor

4 weeks ago

Montclair, United States Montclair YMCA Full time

To proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed.

Behavioral Assessment Link

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the SACC Program Director, the SACC Counselor is responsible for assisting the SACC Site Director along with all other staff to enhance the extended care program. The SACC Counselor will assist in all extended care activities and special events, as well as always ensuring the health and safety of all children.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying, and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist is planning, preparation and implementation of all activities for extended care.
  • Assist the site staff with distribution and clean-up of daily snacks.
  • Work with children in small groups with age-appropriate activities such as crafts, games, clubs and science.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
  • Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
  • Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked, will routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and restrooms) etc
  • Maintain clean, neat and organized environment.
  • Promote and supervise the health, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all program participants.
  • Foster appropriate communication with parents.
  • Maintain all applicable state regulations.
  • Assist in maintenance of required log and record books.
  • Work with all other staff members in a cooperative effort-TEAMWORK.
  • Attending all staff meetings.
  • Follow personnel policies of the Montclair YMCA and policies defined in the staff manual.
  • All other duties, as requested.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
  • Emotional Maturity
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • HS Degree/GED (or working towards) and a minimum of one year’s experience working with children under age 13.
  • Excellent human relation skills, communication skills.
  • Must have good organizational skills.
  • Clearance from a criminal background check.
  • Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude.
  • Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and a of child growth and development.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity of youth development. The ability to articulate and model YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honest, Responsibility are essential.
  • Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. He/she must be able to lift up to 50lbs. The work is performed indoors and outdoors, with occasional travel to the various sites of the YMCA of Montclair.

COMPANY BENEFITS:
  • Benefits include complimentary YMCA membership; accrued PTO; enrollment in the Y’s retirement program (must complete 1000 hours within 2 years of service) with 12% of salary contributed by the Y; a rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities; a challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
  • Free YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
  • 25% Discount on YMCA Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates.
  • Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 120 days of employment.
  • Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid time off.


HOURLY PAY RATE: $17.00- $19.00

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday:- 7:15AM-9:15AM

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