YMCA of Greater Houston
Youth Development Counselor - McElwain Elem
YMCA of Greater Houston, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
Position Summary:A dedicated and responsible youth development professional to assist with providing quality care in before and after-school site and camp setting by teaching values, ensuring safety, and facilitating structured play and educational activities with the children, in accordance with state childcare licensing requirements and YMCA policy. Assist with providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on youth development, including the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith. Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and leading age-appropriate activities and appropriately monitoring children's behavior in care.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSupervision and Safety:
Ensure the safety and security of all children in the program at all times. Monitor the children's activities to ensure they engage in safe and age-appropriate behaviors. Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records. Respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies and incidents, following established YMCA policies.Behavior Management:
Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment. Address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner, following established guidelines.Activity Implementation:
Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum. Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children. Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children.Policy Adherence:
Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality. Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards. Report any concerns or issues to the Site Lead or Program Director in a timely manner.Daily Operations:
Maintain the program site and camp environment by adhering to YMCA of Greater Houston program standards and childcare licensing minimum standards.Leadership:
Supervise children under the direction of the Site Lead. Make sound decisions in alignment with YMCA and state standards. Act as a role model to the children by exemplifying the YMCA's five core values.Relationship Building:
Maintain positive relations with children, parents, school personnel, directors, and other staff. Attend and participate in staff meetings, and staff training.Child Abuse Prevention:
Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Ensure youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensuring only authorized adults are allowed in the facility. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with each child. Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (bathrooms).YMCA COMPETENCIESCollaboration:
Create sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.Communication & Influence:
Listen and express self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.Developing Self & Others:
Develop self and support others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.Functional Expertise:
Execute superior technical skills for the role.Inclusion:
Value all people for their unique talents, and take an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.Program/Project Management:
Ensure program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.At least 18 years of age.High school diploma or general education degree (GED).At least 6 months working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent.CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.Previous experience with diverse populations.Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) with demonstrated interest in the welfare of children; prior childcare or babysitting experience is preferred.WORK SCHEDULEBefore/After School:
Part-time, typically Monday-Friday, afternoon shift 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm (start and end time may vary). Program runs concurrently with ISD calendar.Camp:
Typically Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm with a morning, afternoon and evening shift option (start and end time may vary). Camps run concurrently with ISD calendar breaks.Must be available to attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings. Details will be provided in advance.TRAVELTravel is primarily to an assigned site/camp; however, there are occasions when travel to other locations is required.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Ensure the safety and security of all children in the program at all times. Monitor the children's activities to ensure they engage in safe and age-appropriate behaviors. Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records. Respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies and incidents, following established YMCA policies.Behavior Management:
Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment. Address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner, following established guidelines.Activity Implementation:
Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum. Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children. Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children.Policy Adherence:
Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality. Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards. Report any concerns or issues to the Site Lead or Program Director in a timely manner.Daily Operations:
Maintain the program site and camp environment by adhering to YMCA of Greater Houston program standards and childcare licensing minimum standards.Leadership:
Supervise children under the direction of the Site Lead. Make sound decisions in alignment with YMCA and state standards. Act as a role model to the children by exemplifying the YMCA's five core values.Relationship Building:
Maintain positive relations with children, parents, school personnel, directors, and other staff. Attend and participate in staff meetings, and staff training.Child Abuse Prevention:
Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Ensure youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensuring only authorized adults are allowed in the facility. Adhere to policies related to boundaries with each child. Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (bathrooms).YMCA COMPETENCIESCollaboration:
Create sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.Communication & Influence:
Listen and express self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.Developing Self & Others:
Develop self and support others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.Functional Expertise:
Execute superior technical skills for the role.Inclusion:
Value all people for their unique talents, and take an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.Program/Project Management:
Ensure program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.At least 18 years of age.High school diploma or general education degree (GED).At least 6 months working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent.CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.Previous experience with diverse populations.Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) with demonstrated interest in the welfare of children; prior childcare or babysitting experience is preferred.WORK SCHEDULEBefore/After School:
Part-time, typically Monday-Friday, afternoon shift 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm (start and end time may vary). Program runs concurrently with ISD calendar.Camp:
Typically Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm with a morning, afternoon and evening shift option (start and end time may vary). Camps run concurrently with ISD calendar breaks.Must be available to attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings. Details will be provided in advance.TRAVELTravel is primarily to an assigned site/camp; however, there are occasions when travel to other locations is required.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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