Afterschool Counselor

Ywca-White-Plains-; City of White Plains (NY); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Retirement Plan

Resumo da vaga

YWCA White Plains seeks a Part-Time Counselor to supervise and support children in the afterschool program. Responsibilities include promoting safety, discipline, and skill development while serving as a positive role model.

You will work Monday-Friday onsite for up to 20 hours per week, earning $17.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plan. Training and orientation are required prior to working with children.

Qualificações

• Experience working with school-age children in afterschool or group setting preferred.
• Must participate in counselor orientation or training prior to working with children.
• Ability to work as a team member and engage children in activities.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise children in afterschool program, ensuring safety, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness and routine duties.
• Serve as a positive role model and actively participate in activities with children.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow supervision and safety procedures.
• Assist lead staff and other counselors as needed and support social, emotional development of children.
• Attend trainings and arrive prepared to perform assigned responsibilities.

Descrição da vaga

Description

Description

Supervision of children participating in the afterschool program with attention to all of the following: program activities, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character, and skill development. Counselors will at all times be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Assistant Director of Youth Programming or another professional designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Attends all assigned training meetings and staff trainings.
• Arrives on time and is prepared to begin assigned responsibilities.
• Observes and learns afterschool program procedures through working with experienced counselors and program staff.
• Acts as a positive role model for children.
• Appropriately interacts with children and actively participates in activities to enhance their afterschool experience.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for children and follows all supervision and safety procedures.
• Sets a good example for staff and children in all areas, including cleanliness, clean-up, rules, cooperation, and sportsmanship.
• Cleans assigned areas and assists with maintaining organized and welcoming program spaces.
• Participates in all program-wide special events, activities, and events as assigned.
• Demonstrates a cooperative and professional attitude and flexibility in response to program needs and responsibilities.
• Provides support to lead staff and other counselors whenever necessary or possible.
• Is attentive to the social and emotional adjustment of each child.
• Promotes and encourages child participation in all appropriate activities.
• Exhibits personal habits, health, dress, speech, and relationships with other staff that serve as a positive role model for children.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: Must participate in and successfully counselor orientation and/or training prior to working with children. Must exhibit emotional maturity, good moral character, and integrity. Experience working with school-age children in an afterschool or group setting is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and staff members.
• Experience working with children in a group or afterschool setting.
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient, and willing to learn.
• Ability to actively engage children in age-appropriate activities and support their social, emotional, and academic development.

Schedule: Part-Time, up to 20 Hours per week

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday (onsite)

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, Retirement Plan

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General Acknowledgement

The employee is expected to adhere to all program policies, is expected to maintain ethical conduct and standards in accordance with the YWCA employee handbook and is to act as a role model in the adherence to the YWCA mission.