After School Counselor/Leader Aide - East Palo Alto at YMCA

East Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Planning, Implementation, Communication, Relationship Building, Cultural Relevance, Safety Standards, Child Abuse Prevention, Emergency Response, Physical Activities, Academic Enrichment, Homework Assistance, Tutoring, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Bilingual

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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: * Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. * Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills. * Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull. * Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire). * Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire. * Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test. * Bilingual preferred. 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.

Responsibilities

The After School Counselor/Leader Aide is responsible for supervising youth and teens while planning and implementing various activities. This includes ensuring safety, cleanliness, and adherence to YMCA policies and procedures.