Children's Waiting Room Attendant

Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters seeks a Childwatch Supervisor in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The role involves supervising children (ages 12 months to 12 years) during their parent’s medical appointments. Responsibilities include providing a nurturing environment, managing safety protocols, and ensuring cleanliness in the childwatch area. The position requires understanding military family dynamics and experience working with children. Reliable transportation and certifications in CPR and First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 12 months to 12 years.
• Ability to understand and address challenges faced by military families.
• Experience developing age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children whose parent/sibling have medical appointments.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the childwatch area.

Skills

Experience with children

Understanding military family challenges

Reliable transportation

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Provide supervision to children (ages 12 months to 12 years old) whose parent/sibling(s) have medical appointments at the Steven A. Cohen Clinic.

Operating hours for the Children’s Waiting Room are Monday through Friday from 0900 to 0500.

Program and Services Management

• Provide a variety of activities for toddlers to 12 years old
• Model exemplary behavior for parents and volunteers
• Interact with children and provide a nurturing environment
• Communicate to Programs Manager and POC at Hospital any issues or concerns in CWR
• Follow all Child Abuse Reporting procedures when necessary
• Supervise all Volunteers
• Ensure that all CWR policies are followed

Facility Management

• Open and close the center
• Maintain a safe and clean childwatch area
• Ensure new parents fill out proper registration forms and provide required documents
• Ensure each parent signs child in and out
• Maintain registration files and parent information up to date
• Ensure all records are kept locked in filing cabinet when not in use
• Report unsafe conditions to the Executive Director
• Provide parent and Programs Manager with written accident report involving any child
• Cleans all toys with Lysol Wipes or spray upon closing of center

Equipment Management

• Keep toys and equipment clean and sanitary and in good working condition
• Inform Programs Manager about needed supplies

Qualifications

• Work experience with children.
• Understanding of military family challenges.
• Experience preparing and developing age-appropriate activities.
• Reliable transportation is required for this position.

Post-Hire Requirements

• CPR, First Aid and KIT Training (Online training to be determined by Executive Director).
• Background Check.