Inclusion Champion for After-School Enrichment

Santa Monica Family YMCA; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Monica Family YMCA is seeking an Inclusion Leader to work under the Youth Development Coordinator. The role focuses on integrating participants with special needs into YMCA programs, applying behavior modification techniques, and ensuring safety and well-being of all participants.

The position involves leading youth in daily YMCA programming, planning activities, and acting as a positive role model for families and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age and high school graduate or GED.
• 1-2 years advanced experience working with participants with special needs/social-emotional/behavior support needs.
• Experience working with youth ages 4-15.
• Experience in behavior modification strategies and reinforcement systems are desirable.
• Must pass a California DOJ Live Scan fingerprint background check as a condition of employment.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to working with program participants.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate inclusion of participant into typical program day.
• Work individually with a participant with special needs.
• Ensure safety and well-being of participants including physical and personal care hygiene.
• Implement behavior strategies that support the participant in the program.
• Provide continual supervision and serve as a leader and positive role model.
• Plan and facilitate activities, academic enrichment, games, crafts and other program activities.
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment that fosters creativity and individuality.
• Maintain daily communication with supervisor, staff, participants and parents.
• Follow and maintain YMCA standards, goals and objectives.
• Keep and maintain ongoing participant documentation for services and accountability.

Skills

Behavior modification

Program planning

Supervision and safety

Working with diverse populations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Santa Monica Family YMCA is seeking an Inclusion Leader to work under the Youth Development Coordinator. The role focuses on integrating participants with special needs into YMCA programs, applying behavior modification techniques, and ensuring safety and well-being of all participants.

The position involves leading youth in daily YMCA programming, planning activities, and acting as a positive role model for families and staff.