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YMCA of Central New York ACCESS & ABILITY AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF in Fayetteville, New York
Job Title: Access & Ability After School Support Staff
Reports To: Senior Director of Access & Ability
Work Location: East Area Family YMCA
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 3-6; potential for morning hours
Salary Range: $15.00/hour
A Career with a Cause:
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
We are for ALL.
General Functions:
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Access & Ability, , the Access & Ability After School Support Staff is responsible for working with children and teens with special needs in after school programs as well as recreational and/or organized program setting that will meet the objectives of the YMCA of Central New York. Provide opportunities for all children to build confidence, learn new life-skills, and develop friendships by actively participating in YMCA activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Establish positive relationships with parents, children and other staff members; be a positive role model.
Observe and follow the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and considers these practices when planning activities.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings, giving input on programming issues.
Work with other staff to develop and implement a full recreational experience.
Assist all participants with the daily organization of their belongings.
Staff may be asked to go to different locations based on need.
Must be available and able to work additional hours on days off from school, including vacation days, snow days and half-days.
Staff should be ready to swim daily.
Act in a professional manner at all times by following and enforcing association and departmental policies, including the dress code and substitute policy.
Oversee supervision of all inclusion children; maintain that children are supervised at all times and never left alone.
Oversee positive reinforcement and behavior management of inclusion children.
Maintain a physically and mentally safe environment for all children, maintain housekeeping of site at all times.
Handle all personal care and feeding needs of inclusion participants as needed.
With within the structure and goals of the intended program so that the participant receives the highest quality of inclusion.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Experience and Education:
High School diploma.
Minimum of (1) one-year experience working with individuals with developmental delay.
Prefer knowledge in sensory integration.
Experience in recreational settings, to include sports, clubs, swimming, etc.
Qualifications:
Must be mature, reliable, and responsible.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
The ability to work independently at times, solve problems and take a leadership role in handling a variety of situations, problems, issues and/or complaints from members.
The ability to observe confidentiality.
Trainings & Certifications:
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
If applicable, obtain CPR, AED & First Aid certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
Must complete Bullying Prevention, Darkness to Light and Listen First within the first 90-days of employment.
Core Competencies:
Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understand and supports the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts changes; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
Builds Community: Understand and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve in involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and effectively.
Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.
Physical Demands:
Ability to frequently stand, silt, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, lift/move and carry approximately 35 pounds, and use hands and fingers. Must be able to lift and/or maneuver large gym equipment. Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Duties are performed in an office environment and in a childcare setting; at times childcare employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and the risk of injury from children. All childcare employees are required to follow the preventative health policies of the Center at all times. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. Frequently exposed to OSHA approved cleaning solutions.
Americans with Disabilities Specifications:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.