Youth and Family Enrichment SpecialistOswego County Opportunities, Inc. • Fulton, NY, US
Youth and Family Enrichment Specialist
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. • Fulton, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionProvides consistent, non-judgmental services using a youth development approach Provides oversight to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers including maintaining professional boundaries and role modeling positive behavior Handles routine situations that arise and seeks assistance on unusual situations; reports concern to appropriate personnel Monitors the physical and emotional well-being of participants, addresses issues to ensure health and safety of all Plans and facilitates group enrichment activities; must be able to manage a group size of 15 youth Assists youth with activities to meet their needs, including planning / participating in recreational / social activities, following program guidelines, and reinforcement of limits and boundaries Communicates pertinent information to co-workers and supervisors Assists youth in contacting and connecting with resources, both internally and external to OCO Assists in maintaining positive relationships with school personnel and the public ad provides contacts with parents to engage in program Completes all documentation accurately, as required, including electronic records Carries out other related duties and special projects as assigned Must be able to work effectively with youth Must have the ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner and be a positive role model Must be able to assess situations, exercise good judgment, carry out duties appropriately and know when to refer difficult situations for assistance Must have the ability to work with populations with special needs, including those that may exhibit aggressive behaviors Must maintain strict confidentiality of agency, program and consumer information Must demonstrate the knowledge of regulations, services, rights and responsibilities for the population served Must have necessary oral and written communication skills as well as basic skills for word processing and data entry Must be flexible with work schedule in order to meet the needs of the program Must obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings within required timeframes and attend internal and external meetings and training sessions as assigned / required Must have acceptable health to carry out the responsibilities of the position, including repetitive lifting of 50 lbs. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license with driving record within policy and access to a properly insured, reliable vehicle Must obtain and maintain OCO van certification Must be familiar with the geographical layout of the county and have knowledge of human service resources in the county High School Diploma or equivalent, and 12 months experience working with children under 13 years of age; or Any Equivalent combination of education, experience and training relevant to this position.
Job Description
Job Description
Full-Time - 30 Hours Per Week / 40 Weeks Per Year
Grade 12
Monday - Friday : 11 : 45am - 6 : 15pm
About Oswego County Opportunities
Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.
OCO's Employee benefits include :
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
- Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
- 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
- Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary :
We are looking to add After School Enrichment Specialists to our team. As an Enrichment Specialist you will provide direct early intervention services and enrichment activities to youth in the OCO's After School programs. This position has a focus on youth and family engagement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Job Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
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Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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