One on One Ability Program Aid at YMCA

Raritan Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Supervision, Activity Adaptation, Positive Engagement, Socialization, Behavior Reinforcement, Sportsmanship, Learning Styles Acknowledgment, Relationship Development, Feedback Provision, Confidentiality Maintenance, Emergency Procedures Knowledge, Safety Procedures Knowledge

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

One on One Ability Program Aid Ringoes, NJ | Part Time, Hourly | $23-$25 per hour Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for an Ability Program Instructor to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help young adults increase independence through community based activities, job skill exploration, and healthy living experiences. Some rewards for joining our team: * Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! * Flexible work schedule * Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs * Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job as our One on One Ability Program Aid: * 21+ years of age * 1+ years of experience working with individuals with disabilities * Excellent communication skills and able to work with others The responsibilities we will trust you with as our One on One Ability Program Aid: * Safely supervise and lead participants through provided activities * Adapting program activities to suit each participant's needs * Positively engage and interact with participants while encouraging positive socialization between participants * Reinforce positive behaviors, teach proper sportsmanship and bring enthusiasm to every shift * Acknowledge different learning styles and meet the needs of each participant * Develop strong relationships with participants and their families through communication and actions * Provide feedback to participants and parents/guardians on individual performance * Maintain confidentiality of all participants * Maintain knowledge of emergency and safety procedures; provide care in an emergency, document all incidents and accidents and report to your supervisor * Attend training, organizational and staff meetings as required by your supervisor What you can expect: * Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations * Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA * Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger * Great members to work with every day! YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply After reading this, if you're thinking this is me- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

Responsibilities

The role involves safely supervising and leading participants through provided activities, adapting programs to individual needs, and positively engaging with participants to encourage socialization. Responsibilities also include reinforcing positive behaviors, teaching sportsmanship, and maintaining participant confidentiality and safety procedures.