Family Services Counselor Jobs

The YMCA of South Florida's Hollywood YMCA Family Center is looking for counselors who enjoy working with children to join our team. The Family Services Counselor is responsible for the supervision, and safety of the children in their group (Kids Zone, Club Y, and Summer Camp). Individuals in this position are responsible for assisting with planning, and implementing programs in accordance with policies, procedures, and philosophy and core values of the YMCA of South Florida.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure all kids zone guidelines are met (Age restrictions and Log in & Log out procedures) .
• Participate in aquatic activities with children .
• Take and maintain daily attendance records for children .
• Communicates to parents clearly and in a timely manner any injuries, behavior problems and/or health concerns (i.e.: runny nose, fever, etc.)
• Communicate with parents/guardians in a courteous and professional manner .
• Assist in annual campaign, which includes achieving individual and team goals .
• Assist supervisor with family center events
• Other duties as assigned by Sr. Program Director, Executive Director, or other Y senior staff .
• Implement various curricula .
• Plan activities for and supervise a group of children .
• Report to supervisor and complete necessary accident/incident forms related to injuries or behavior difficulties and health concerns. "Mandated Reporter"
• Uphold all YMCA policies and procedures including those related to safety and risk management; attend all mandatory YMCA and State (if needed) trainings.
• Demonstrate, model and gear program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents and developmentally appropriate activities.

Position Profile:

• High level of patience.
• Has the creativity and flexibility to make every day a positive experience for camp participants.
• Has a passion and enjoys working with children.
• Enjoys working outdoors with children.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm during stressful situations.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of one year working with children or childcare experience, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to keep children engaged and under control
• Must possess creative ability and nature when implementing program
• Must enjoy interacting and communicating with children and parents
• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment
• Prior experience working with children ages 6 months through 15
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Bilingual (English and Spanish, or English and Creole), a plus

Certifications and Licenses:

• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment

Physical Demands:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from program participants.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Incumbent ma will be required to work at multiple locations throughout summer camp.
• Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting participants.
• Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening and drug test.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a urinalysis within 72 hours of notice. Failure to complete the drug test within this timeframe will automatically disqualify you from employment. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

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