After School Enrichment Specialist Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.

• 3.5 Fulton, NY Job Details Part-time $16.00
• $20.19 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Experience working with individuals with disabilities Word processing Driver's License Data entry Working with children with disabilities Working with youth Full Job Description Part-Time
• 20 Hours Per Week / 37

Weeks Per Year Pay Rate:

$16.00

• $20.19 Monday through Friday
• 2:00pm to 6:00pm Grade 11 About Oswego County Opportunities Oswego County Opportunities is a private, nonprofit human service agency serving 15,000 people each year through more than 50 programs.

OCO inspires partnerships and provides services that empower people, support communities, and change lives. OCO's mission guides not only our work with the community and consumers, but with our employees as well. Employees are our most important asset, and our benefits package is designed to provide peace of mind which in turn improves the quality of life for you and your family. OCO's employee benefits include: 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Term Life Insurance Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.) Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to Full-Time staff

JOB SUMMARY

: Provides direct early intervention services and enrichment activities to youth in the After School at OCO program sites according to OCO Universal Service Delivery methods. Carries out duties in accordance with Agency and Program policies and procedures and Federal/State policies/licensing regulations. Provides consistent, non-judgmental services using a youth development approach. Provides oversight to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers. Handles routine situations that arise and seeks assistance on unusual situations; reports concerns to appropriate personnel. Monitors the physical and emotional well-being of participants, addresses issues to ensure health and safety of all. Assists youth with activities to meet their needs, including planning/participating in recreational/social activities, following program guidelines, and reinforcement of limits and boundaries. Communicates pertinent information to co-workers and supervisors. Assists youth in contacting and connecting with resources, both internally and external to OCO. Assists in maintaining positive relationships with school personnel and the public ad provides contacts with parents to engage in program. Completes all documentation accurately, as required, including electronic records. Carries out other related duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

: Must be able to work effectively with youth and to implement principles of the OCO Service Delivery System and assigned program. Must have the ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner and be a positive role model. Must be able to assess situations, exercise good judgment, carry out duties appropriately and know when to refer difficult situations for assistance. Must have the ability to work with populations with special needs, including those that may exhibit aggressive behaviors. Must maintain strict confidentiality of agency, program and consumer information. Must demonstrate the knowledge of regulations, services, rights and responsibilities for the population served. Must have necessary oral and written communication skills as wells as basic skills for word processing and data entry. Must be flexible with work schedule in order to meet the needs of the program. Must obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings within required timeframes and attend internal and external meetings and training sessions as assigned/required. Must have acceptable health to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Must have a valid NYS Driver's license with driving record within policy and access to a properly insured, reliable vehicle Must be familiar with the geographical layout of the county and have knowledge of human service resources in the county

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: High School Diploma or equivalent, and 12 months experience working with children under 13 years of age; or Any Equivalent combination of education, experience and training relevant to this position. Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.