Youth Care & Safety Assistant

YMCA of Greater Houston; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Houston seeks an enthusiastic individual to assist in supervising children in the Childwatch program while parents participate in activities. You will support safety, engage children in age-appropriate games, and reinforce YMCA values through daily interactions.

Role requires alertness to children's needs, teamwork with staff, and adherence to safety and program policies. Training on CPR/First Aid and child abuse prevention is expected on hire.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training upon hire.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA five core values and character development model in to all program activities.
• Assist with supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety.
• Stays alert to children's needs and/or problems as individuals and as a group.
• Engages children in developmentally appropriate games and learning activities.
• Assist with providing for physical needs of children including feeding, distributing snacks/drinks, first aid, CPR and notifying parent of needed diaper changes.
• Assist with providing for the emotional needs of children including soothing distressed children, comforting sick or hurt children, redirecting negative behavior, and giving positive feedback.
• Assist in ensuring toys, supplies, play areas, storage areas, bathroom area and furniture are safe, clean, sanitized, organized and well maintained.
• Reports any concerns to supervisor about the children, parents, members and/or others as needed, including reporting of any incident where a child is injured, or suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child.
• Ensures unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (bathrooms), etc.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meet timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Supervision

Safety awareness

Child engagement

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Child Abuse prevention training

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Houston seeks an enthusiastic individual to assist in supervising children in the Childwatch program while parents participate in activities. You will support safety, engage children in age-appropriate games, and reinforce YMCA values through daily interactions.

Role requires alertness to children's needs, teamwork with staff, and adherence to safety and program policies. Training on CPR/First Aid and child abuse prevention is expected on hire.