What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Counselor - Price Elementary School position at YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne?
Shape the Future – Join the YMCA Childcare Team!
The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential.
Why you’ll love the YMCA
As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.
Other perks our Y employees enjoy:
- Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
- Childcare: While working, up to three hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
- Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!
Responsibilities
YMCA Child Care Services is seeking a part-time Inclusion Counselor who is energetic and compassionate. The Inclusion Counselor will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children with additional needs, including emotional, behavioral, and physical.
- Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants and parents.
- Nurture: Show compassion and understanding of children with special needs.
- Lead: Lead fun, enriching activities for school-age children with special needs.
Requirements
Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:
- Minimum of 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Experience in the supervision of multiple children, including children with diverse abilities.
- Organized, detail-oriented, yet flexible.
- Comfortable communicating with parents and enjoy working with children.
- Positive, service-oriented attitude serving diverse groups of campers in regard to age, abilities, ethnicity, gender, race, economic status, religion, etc.
Salary: Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly
Hours Available: Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm-6:00pm
Location: Price Elementary School, 1901 W State Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Salary : $14 - $15
