A Family, School, or General Case Manager coordinates the delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs. Provide limited counseling to client and their family.
The Site Director is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, effective communication and maintaining the overall well-being and safety of Y After School participants and support staff. They should possess high energy, enthusiasm, genuinely enjoy working with children, and be team oriented. The Site Director is responsible for the planning, implementation, and facilitation of a structured daily schedule. The Site Director must be positive, with a patient and respectful demeanor towards children, parents, coworkers, and administration. All staff are expected to be interactive and engaging with the children throughout the day. This includes standing for long periods and participating in physical activities both indoors and outdoors. 1. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the After School program. 2. Ensures the safety of all children. 3. Work as a team with Support Staff. 4. Provide direct supervision of Support Staff. 5. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff. 6. Ensures compliance and licensing regulations. 7. Maintain facility and equipment. 8. Keeps accurate records, records daily attendance, records snack attendance, assists in the collection of weekly payments by communication to parents, and completes necessary paperwork. 9. Attend job related training and staff development meetings. 10. Responsible for maintaining and growing enrollment alongside the Childcare Director. 11. Follow the weekly activity schedule and lead a variety of activities such as games, arts/crafts projects, tutorial time. 12. Set up for nutritional snacks. Clean up areas after snacks. 13. Acts as a liaison between the Y, the school and the community.
Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. 2. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 3. 1 year of program experience with children, preferably in an after school setting. 4. Preferred CPR/First Aid. If not certified, will receive training through the YMCA. 5. Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. 6. Experience in creating, planning, and facilitating interactive and educational/artistic activities relating to youth development, physical fitness, and academic enrichment. 7. Must possess speaking, listening and writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults. 8. Must be capable of implementing directives related to the daily program. 9. Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise as well as participate in program activities.
