Adaptive Youth Programs Leader - Part Time

City of Lincoln; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time program assistant at its Washington, MO location to support planning, coordination, and daily activities for youth programs.

You will ensure individual needs are met within guidelines, uphold ADA compliance, and maintain a safe, positive environment while coordinating meetings and managing materials.

Qualifications

• High School/GED/University completion in field or related field (based on position)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One to two years related experience preferred
• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration.
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participant's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Works with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of the youth needing support are met within approved program parameters.
• Implement reasonable accommodations to programs and activities as needed.
• Review, understand and implement Association IEP Summary Support paperwork.
• Develops and implements adaptive child care curriculum.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Ensure youth receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon level of documented ability
• Ensure approved level of 1:1; 1:2 or 1:3 (staff/youth) support are maintained as recommended.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 400 Grand Avenue,Washington, MO, 63090,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Child Care, Special Education, Before & After School
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participant’s safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Works with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of the youth needing support are met and supported while remaining within the approved program parameters.
• Implement reasonable accommodations to programs and activities as needed.
• Review, understand and implement Association IEP Summary Support paperwork.
• Develops and implements adaptive child care curriculum.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Ensure youth receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon level of documented ability
• Ensure approved level of 1:1; 1:2 or 1:3 (staff/youth) support are maintained as recommended.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• High School/GED/University completion in field or related field (based on position)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One to two years related experience preferred
• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month periods.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide