What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at KINGS BAY YM - YWHA?
Job Description
Position/Title: Part-time Counselor
Organization: The Kings Bay Y is a community center dedicated to enhancing the lives of the existing community through quality educational, cultural, social, and artistic programs. The Kings Bay YM-YWHA is the largest multi-service agency in the area, serving the entire South Brooklyn community with quality programs for adults and children.
Program Overview: Our Program is truly unique to the community because we provide various activities, quality programming, and individualized attention to the children within the program. Parents can sign-up for 1-5 days of the program. We provide free transportation from most schools and a healthy nutritious snack, and our program hours are the children’s dismissal to 6:00 pm. In addition, we also offer mini-camps during holidays and 1/2 days (where we pick up early from school). For information about our After School Program, you can visit www.kingsbayy.org.
General Responsibilities:
- To ensure the daily and safe arrival of participants.
- Provide a warm and welcoming facility where children can feel safe and nurtured.
- Ensure daily attendance and roster changes are recorded.
- Assist in delivering daily healthy, nutritious lunches and/or snacks.
- Assist Children with homework
- Maintain daily homework log for each participant.
- Ensure all unusual behavior is reported to the supervisor & Director.
- Reinforce desirable behavior, not focusing on disruptive behavior, so all participants feel part of the program.
- Alert Director and Supervisor if any kind of abuse/neglect of a child is suspected.
- Help ensure daily recreation and a positive experience for everyone
- To provide recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Participate in all activities and enrichment programs with the participants.
- Guide all activities that stimulate mind and body development.
- Help children develop their strengths through creative play, swimming, sports, dance, arts & crafts, yoga, storytime, and more.
- Attend monthly staff meetings and training sessions as needed
Requirements:
- Background Check (Clearances will be done during the onboarding process.)
- Must be 17 years or older.
- Valid ID
- Resume
- Cover letter
Rate:
$15.00 Starting Hourly Rate – Will vary based on experience
2 locations are available
