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YWCA RHODE ISLAND
Youth Enrichment Counselor, before/after school and summer camp
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$33,460 / year median in Rhode Island
+11% projected growth
Job Description
About the YWCA Since 1867, the YWCA has focused efforts to create a more inclusive and just Rhode Island and has advocated on behalf of the most structurally disenfranchised people in our society. Our mission is to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Job Title Youth Enrichment Counselor General Description The Youth Enrichment Counselor must be a warm, sensitive, and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults and is willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with educational and developmentally appropriate philosophy. Essential Duties
- Plans, supervises, and implements the daily program for assigned group under the direction of the Program Coordinator
- Maintains the ordered arrangement, appearance, and learning environment of their assigned space
- Assists in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children
- Helps to gear the program to meet the individual children's needs with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents and individual style
- Treats children with dignity and respect
- Provides a positive role model for children to learn
- Act in a professional manner at all times
- Follow all requirements set by the Child Care Regulations, the Program Coordinator, and the YWCA.
- Address parental concerns if the Coordinator is unavailable and bring those concerns to the Coordinator as soon as possible
- Attends scheduled staff supervision meetings, and special events as assigned.
- Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned by the Coordinator
- Complete a minimum of 20 hours per year of recommended training programs conducted by professionals in the field; professional conferences; courses at an approved institution of higher education; or similar activities such as classroom observation, reading relevant books and articles, etc. Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be eighteen years old with High School Diploma or GED
- Pass criminal background check
- Experience working with children preferred but not required Position Hours and Location M - F 2:30 - 5:30pm during the school year (after school) additional shifts available during summer and school breaks 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Pay Rate and Employment Status $17.