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YMCA of Greater Houston · 6 hours ago

Youth Development Counselor - Bush

The Woodlands, TX

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking a dedicated and responsible youth development professional to assist with providing quality care in before and after-school settings and camps. The role involves teaching values, ensuring safety, and facilitating structured play and educational activities for children, while adhering to state childcare licensing requirements and YMCA policy.

ChildrenEducationHealth CareSocialTrainingYoung Adults

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of all children in the program at all times

Monitor the children’s activities to ensure they engage in safe and age-appropriate behaviors

Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records

Respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies and incidents, following established YMCA policies

Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment

Address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner, following established guidelines

Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum

Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children

Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children

Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality

Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards

Report any concerns or issues to the Site Lead or Program Director in a timely manner

Maintains the program site and camp environment by adhering to YMCA of Greater Houston program standards and childcare licensing minimum standards

Supervises children under the direction of the Site Lead

Makes sound decisions in alignment with YMCA and state standards

Acts as a role model to the children by exemplifying the YMCA’s five core values

Maintains positive relations with children, parents, school personnel, directors and other staff

Attends and participates in staff meetings, and staff trainings

Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations

Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements

Ensures youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc

Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child

Ensures unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations (bathrooms), etc

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationAED certificationYouth development experienceBehavior management techniquesCultural competenceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

At least 18 years of age

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

At least 6 months working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings

Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities

Previous experience with diverse populations

Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health

Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check