Salary:

$19.00 Hourly The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The Cross Island YMCA is seeking an Attendance Success Champion who will play a critical role in providing intensive and extensive attendance and mental health support to assigned children in grades K-5 and their families. Support through check-ins and activities must be designed with a level of understanding and care that promotes social-emotional skills and a sense of belonging. The Attendance Success Champion will also be responsible for creating a safe and positive environment for these children and their families, providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth. The Attendance Success Champion is responsible for supporting and working with assigned participants in their cohort through engaging in group activities, regular school-day, and/or after-school check-ins. They will also be responsible for checking in with families, connecting them with resources, and developing enriching and exciting family engagement activities and attendance challenges.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including r etirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information. How to

Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with elementary-aged youth required. General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred. Proficiency in another language (e.g., Spanish, French, Chinese - Mandarin, etc.) preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.