Y-Cap - Program Coordinator (Jackson)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y-CAP YMCA is an early intervention/prevention program for students that would benefit from social emotional learning wraparound services. Under the general supervision of the Director of Supplemental Programs, the part-time YCAP Program Coordinator will assist with the daily program operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and interact in activities with Y-CAP enrolled youth and their families using prosocial and positive redirection techniques.
• Monitor and supervise Y-CAP youth during programming time.
• Collaborate with other Y-CAP staff in setting up meetings and program schedules during program hours of 2:30pm - 5:30pm 2 - 3 days/weekly.
• Assist with the implementation of Y-CAP programs, delivery of value sessions and other community programming.
• Assist the Director of Supplemental Programs with volunteer recruitment and management.
• Staff members will accurately report work time via approved YMCA clocking method: personal electronic device, YMCA site phone, YMCA iPad.
• Assist with record collection and individual case management.
• Maintain a high level of commitment to the youth and families that has been entrusted to Y-CAP.
• Work in partnership with Drive The Dream (DTD) United Way referral services for children and families.
• Access to reliable transportation is required for visits to YMCA centers, schools and community programming sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.
Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• The Y-CAP Program Coordinator should have a minimum of high school diploma.
• Previous YMCA experience, experience working with at-risk youth, and/or experience working with youth and teens is preferred.
• Minimum age requirement of 18. Must be able to work alone with youth.
• Must be available to work afternoons and evenings.
• Must have reliable transportation as programming takes place at various schools Monday-Friday.
• Must be a role model for Y-CAP youth utilizing the YMCA ideal of "Spirit, Mind and Body," along with reflecting the character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This part-time position will average 15 - 25 hours 2 - 3 days/weekly. Must be available to work the afternoon shift from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Ability to respond quickly and swiftly to emergency situations.
• Occasionally lift up 35 pounds using proper technique
• Ability to travel to various site locations in the local area on a daily basis.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $15.00
• Max Hiring Rate $17.00

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