Youth Enrichment Counselor

About the YWCA
Since 1867, the YWCA has focused efforts to create a more inclusive and just Rhode Island and has advocated on behalf of the most structurally disenfranchised people in our society including low-wage workers, the unemployed, women and girls, people of color, English language learners, immigrants, survivors of abuse, members of the LQBTQQ community, as well as current military and veterans. Our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Job Title
Youth Enrichment Counselor

General Description
The Youth Enrichment Counselor must be a warm, sensitive, and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults and is willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with educational and developmentally appropriate philosophy.

Essential Duties

• Plans, supervises, and implements the daily program for assigned group under the direction of the Program Coordinator

• Maintains the ordered arrangement, appearance, and learning environment of their assigned space

• Assists in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children

• Helps to gear the program to meet the individual children’s needs with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents and individual style

• Treats children with dignity and respect

• Provides a positive role model for children to learn

• Act in a professional manner at all times

• Follow all requirements set by the Child Care Regulations, the Program Coordinator, and the YWCA.

• Address parental concerns if the Coordinator is unavailable and bring those concerns to the Coordinator as soon as possible

• Attends scheduled staff supervision meetings, and special events as assigned.

• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned by the Coordinator

• Complete a minimum of 20 hours per year of recommended training programs conducted by professionals in the field; professional conferences; courses at an approved institution of higher education; or similar activities such as classroom observation, reading relevant books and articles, etc.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must be eighteen years old with High School Diploma or GED

• Pass criminal background check

• Experience working with children preferred but not required

Position Hours and Location

· M - F 7:00 - 9:00am and M - F 2:30 - 5:45pm during the school year

· additional shifts available during summer and school breaks:

o positions open at YWCA Adventure Camp, 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Pay Rate and Employment Status

· $17.00/hour

· non-exempt

YWCA Rhode Island Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is excited to serve their community, passionate about our mission, has a “can do'' attitude, growth mindset (believes ability can be developed and applied), sense of humor, and is flexible.

How to apply:
Send your resume to: nicole@ywcari.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17