CHILDWATCH ASSOCIATE

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY :

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The CWA will provide direction for all children in the program, and implements program activities, as established. The CWA will provide a quality experience to children and parents in a safe environment in a nurturing manner that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

POSITION TYPE : Part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position

WAGE RANGE : $12.44 - $13.31 / hr. depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Implements and participates in activities that develop youth within the established guidelines.

2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

3. Supervises the children, program space, and all activities including following all procedures and standards.

4. Maintains a heathy and safe environment for the participating children in Child Watch.

5. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

6. Maintains program site and equipment.

7. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings and staff training.

8. Disseminates concerns to supervisor immediately.

9. Helps to promote other YMCA activities and programs.

10. Maintains required safety practices (i.e., bathroom procedures, sign in / out procedures, etc.)

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader) :

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising efforts.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

1. CPR & First Aid certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred – minimum age of 16 is required. Must know how to change a diaper.

3. Ability to implement and participate in age- appropriate / developmentally appropriate program activities for the children in Child Watch.

4. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate – sometimes loud.
• Lifting (50 lbs.); Seeing; Hearing; Climbing; Pulling; Standing; Carrying (50 lbs.); Pushing (50 lbs.).