What are the responsibilities and job description for the YD Broward - Afterschool Counselor, Special Needs, 24-25 School Year position at YMCA of South Florida?
If you are passionate about the field of Education, enjoy on-going training, helping others grow, and have a sincere desire to cultivate our next generation of children, we have a position for you! Making a difference in a child’s life is the most rewarding experience one can have during their professional career. The YMCA of South Florida is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, passionate, team oriented and motivated Afterschool / Summer Camp Counselors to work with children throughout Broward County.
Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Special Needs Counselor I is responsible for the overall day-to-day group programming, behavior management, and direct supervision of a group of children in a licensed child care / day camp facility.
Essential Duties :
- Supervise and implement activities for a group of children with special needs in accordance to both age and developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by the licensing agency, State of Florida and the YMCA of South Florida's curriculum.
- Use measurable tools to track children’s progress.
- Distribute nutritious snacks on a daily basis using universal health / sanitation practices.
- Document behavior issues and / or incidents daily, as needed.
- Conduct a health check of each child daily, noting fever, bumps, bruises, burns, or other questionable signs of abuse and document the incident with the Site Supervisor.
- Maintain high level of professional courtesy with parents, facility personnel, staff and clients at all times.
- Know and follow proper emergency procedures appropriate to the facility and in conformity with procedures adopted by the YMCA of South Florida and emergency service authorities.
- Provide regular inspections of areas used by the program to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
- Check bathrooms for supplies and basic cleanliness before allowing participants to enter.
- Attend all staff meetings and training opportunities.
- Report all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the corporate office.
- Adhere to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements which mandate by law all child care personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
- Ensure that the proper staff to child ratios are maintained at all times and reports discrepancies to the Site Supervisor as needed.
Position Requirements :
Certificates and Licenses :
After School positions are year-round part-time positions; typical hours are Monday through Friday 2 : 00 pm to 6 : 00 pm. Staff Members are expected to move into a summer camp position in June for the summer, then move back to an after school counselor.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening and drug test.
As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a urinalysis within 72 hours of notice. Failure to complete the drug test within this timeframe will automatically disqualify you from employment. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.
The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.
