Franklin TWP YMCA SACC Counselor

Description:

An exciting opportunity to join a 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: http://gscymca.org

Franklin Twp YMCA is looking for great individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of the school aged children in our communities. Becoming an 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. This job is fully on-site, not remote.

The SACC Counselor will assist the Site Supervisor and 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 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.

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.
• Assist Site Supervisor in the opening and closing of the site on a daily basis
• Communicate issues related to students to Site Supervisor & Program Director
• With Site Supervisor, 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
• 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 Franklin Twp YMCA procedures
• Ensure that program provides a positive image of the YMCA within the community, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Franklin Twp YMCA

Requirements:

Hours:

Depending on which school we place you in, your hours will be as follows:

Monday-Friday (Before Care)

Claremont School: 7am-9:30am

Conerly Rd School: 7am-9am

Franklin Park School: 7am-9am

Hillcrest School: 7am- 9am

MacAfee Rd School: 7am-9:30am

Elizabeth Ave School: 7am-9:30am

Monday – Friday (Aftercare)

Claremont School: 3:30pm-6pm

Conerly Rd School: 2:45pm- 6pm

Franklin Park School: 2:45-6pm

Hillcrest School: 2:45pm- 6pm

MacAfee Rd School: 3:30pm- 6pm

Elizabeth Ave School: 3:30pm-6pm

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.