Before and/or After School Counselor

Job Type
Part-time
Description
An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone-no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website:
Somerville YMCA is looking for great individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of the school aged children in our communities. Becoming a Before/After School Counselor will give you an opportunity to expand on skills you will need later on in life including leadership, communication, problem solving, and more.
A Before/After School Counselor will help the children with homework, create a fun and safe environment, and bring new ideas and games to the program. You will have experience working with children in a fun and engaging environment and will need to be comfortable handling difficult situations as needed. You will also have the ability to learn and think critically and quickly to handle situations as they arise. This job is fully on-site, not remote.
Main Functions:

• Create and maintain a fun environment for children to work and play productively and comfortably, and have full access to all necessary materials
• Demonstrate leadership and be a positive influence and role model to colleagues and staff
• Communicate issues related to students to Director of Youth Development
• Supervise volunteers in partnership with fellow staff
• With Director of Youth Development, support parent/family communication and follow-up
• Supervise and manage daily snack
• Maintain and track supplies for programs and activities including equipment and program supplies; administrative supplies; and first aid equipment
• Implement safety measures/regulations in compliance with NJ Department of Children & Families - Office of Licensing & Community Partners
• Ensure implementation of the health and safety policies that pertain to program participants and staff at all times, including follow through on all incident reports and document filing
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Support efforts of promotion and publicity of all YMCA programs
• Ensure that all Emergency Procedures are carried out in accordance with Somerville YMCA procedures
• Ensure that program provides a positive image of the YMCA within the community, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the Somerville YMCA

Requirements
Hours:
Before Care:

• 7am-8:45am

After Care:

• 2:40pm-5:15pm
• 2:40pm-5:30pm
• 2:40pm - 6:00pm

You are not required to work both Before and After Care shifts. You may choose to work just before school, just after school, or both!
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Salary Description
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