After School Counselor / Leader Aide - El Camino

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Counselor / Leader Aide is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assists with supervision a group of children.
• Assists with planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY RANGE : $20.00-$21.00

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader) :

Change Leadership :

Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and / or community.

Engaging Community :

Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy :

Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism :

Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration :

Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence :

Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion :

Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making :

Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management :

Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise :

Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation :

Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program / Project Management :

Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others :

Develops self and supports others (e.g. : staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity :

Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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