School Age Services-Group Leader (PT) - Olive Branch, Southaven, Horn Lake, Lewisburg, Hernando, Walls Lake Cormorant

pDescription/ppnbsp;strongSCHOOL AGE SERVICES - GROUP LEADER/strongnbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongPURPOSE OF POSITION:/strong/ppemThis position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility./em Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis amp; the Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the School Age Site Director, the part-time School Age Group Leader is responsible for implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs. The School Age Group Leader will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strong/pulliModel the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility/liliSet up and take down program space so that area is transformed into child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion/liliActively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 (DHS maximum is 20) children in activities outlined by the Site Director either inside or outside program areas and during transition times/liliFollow all safety standards and risk management policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants and fellow YMCA nbsp;staff/liliAssist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines/liliAttend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staff/liliAssist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site/liliAssist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure the maintenance of all quality standards/liliMaintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel and administration and school staff/liliAssist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures/liliAssume duties as directed by the Site Director/li/ulpstrongYMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:/strong/ppstrongMission Advancement: /strongReinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.nbsp;/ppstrongCollaboration:/strong Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.nbsp;/ppstrongOperational Effectiveness:/strong Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.nbsp;/ppstrongPersonal Growth:/strong Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. 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.nbsp;/ppstrongBehavioral Characteristics:/strong Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongQUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS amp; ABILITIES:/strong/pulliPassion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA/liliAn enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programsnbsp;/liliStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community/liliMust present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative/liliMust be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks/liliMust be able to maintain confidentiality of information/liliMust complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances/liliMinimum 18 years of age/liliHigh school diploma or equivalent required/li/ulpstrongCertifications Required:/strong/ppstrongBefore/strong a new hire is scheduled to work, they strongmust complete 11 hours of training/strong. nbsp;Those trainings include but are not limited to items listed below:/pulliNew Hire Orientation training/liliDHS Background Disclosure Form amp; Fingerprint appointment/liliAbuse Registry Check/liliDHS Physical health form/liliProof of education/liliPast Employment reference/liliDHS TCCOTS “Before you Begin” and “Shaken Baby” training (TN program sites)/liliPre-service training/li/ulpWithin 30 days of hire:nbsp;/pulliCPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)/liliMust maintain annual training requirements/li/ulpstrongWORK SCHEDULE:/strong/ppFlexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites.nbsp;Before care is from 6:30 am until the start of school.After care is from the end of school until 6:30 pm. This part-time position is a split shift position that takes place Monday - Friday during before school and/or after school hours. Available work schedules.../pullibefore school (only)/liliafter school (only)/lilibefore and after school/li/ulpstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:/strong/ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required tonbsp;/pulliClimbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stoopingnbsp;/liliExposure to electrical/mechanical mechanismsnbsp;/liliExposure to some chemical elementsnbsp;/liliExposure to extreme weather conditions/liliAbility to lift up to 40 poundsnbsp;/liliNoise level usually minimal to moderate/li/ulpstrongINFORMATION SECURITY amp; SENSITIVITY CONDITIONS:/strong/pulliThis position requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to one or more systems which store or maintain sensitive and/or confidential information/liliThis position requires access to sensitive and confidential information/liliAll system activity performed by individuals working in this position is subject to periodic system audits/liliThis position may be subject to privileged information such as organization changes, staffing changes, security events or other sensitive communications and is expected to protect and keep sensitive or confidential communications and/or information private/liliFailure to comply with any security and/or sensitivity related duties as defined in this section will result in disciplinary action which may include termination/li/ulpThe YMCA of Memphis amp; 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 amp; the Mid-South.nbsp;/p