Youth Enrichment Counselor / Driver

YWCA RHODE ISLAND - 3.7

Providence, RI Job Details Part-time $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Chauffeur's Permit High school diploma or GED Full 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 including low-wage workers, the unemployed, women and girls, people of color, English language learners, immigrants, survivors of abuse, members of the LQBTQQ community, as well as current military and veterans. Our mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Job Title Youth Enrichment Counselor / Driver General Description The Youth Enrichment Counselor / Driver supports the mission of YWCA by transporting children enrolled in the before and after school youth enrichment program at the YWCA Community Center Providence Campus. The Youth Enrichment Counselor / Driver 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 Site 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 Site Coordinator, and the YWCA.
• Address parental concerns if the Site Coordinator is unavailable and bring those concerns to the Site Coordinator as soon as possible
• Attends scheduled staff supervision meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Site 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.
• Transports children to and from the YWCA Community Center to their schools located in Providence
• Keeps vans in clean condition at all times
• Makes weekly maintenance checks of the van and report findings to the Site Coordinator Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have obtained a High School Diploma or GED
• Pass criminal background check
• Experience working with children preferred but not required
• Hold valid Rhode Island Chauffeur's driver's license
• Must have a good driving record
• Pass criminal background and insurance check
• Have respect and consideration for the children being served at the Center Position Hours and Location M-F, 2-6pm.

Up to 40 hours per week during school vacations. 133 Delaine Street, Providence, RI YWCA Rhode Island Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who is excited by serving their community, passionate about our mission, has a "can do'' attitude, growth mindset (believes ability can be developed and applied), sense of humor, and is flexible.

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Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person