Summer Enrichment Assistant

Position: Summer Enrichment Assistant

Status: Part-time, Non-exempt working 25 hours/week
Salary: starting at $15.00
Reports to: Director of Youth Program

About YWCA Central Carolinas: YWCA Central Carolinas is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Since 1902, YWCA has evolved to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Today, our programs include transitional housing, youth literacy programs, racial justice and advocacy work, and a co-ed fitness center.

YWCA’s youth literacy program provides year-round, out-of-school programming for students from low-income households in four Youth Learning Centers in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. Offered after school each day and all-day during breaks, teacher workdays and 8 weeks of summer, the literacy-focused program supplements students’ classroom learning with the goal of improving each child’s reading ability and supporting students holistically as they pursue their literacy goals.

Position Objectives: The Summer Enrichment Assistant supports centers with full-day literacy-based summer programming for youth in grades K – 5.  This position works in pairs and supports onsite activities for up to 30 youth, helping meet ratio needs and support summer programming mid-June through mid-August (onboarding/training begin in May). 

Summer hours of care are generally Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Shifts are split 8:30am – 1:30pm and 12:30pm – 5:30pm except on field trip days where full day coverage may be needed. Staff should plan to be onsite 30 minutes before their shift begins. Ability to work weekends and evenings on occasion.

This position is ideal for individuals enrolled in a degree program pursuing early childhood education or who have more flexible time during summer months.

Supports Onsite Program Needs – 90%

• In coordination with the site coordinator, assists in the planning and implementation of the summer schedule of activities, including reading programs, special activities, field trips, support services, health/wellness activities, etc.
• Supports site coordinator with preparation of daily activities.
• Assists with daily attendance.
• Performs CACFP child nutrition duties per state and federal guidelines including following the menu, serving snacks and meals during serving window and properly documenting meal counts and submit to site coordinator weekly.
• Provides hands on support with youth participation in literacy enrichment programming in coordination with the Program Support Coordinator.
• Provides transportation support for offsite activities planned for the day as needed. 

Role in Supporting Department Initiatives – 10%

• Engages with facility and community partners to build and maintain positive relationships. Manages youth behaviors during activities and workshops facilitated by partners. 
• Engages volunteers onsite as needed.
• Provides department support at other locations when there is a need for coverage.

Ensures Safety of Children and Property

• Knows safety standards and escalates any unsafe conditions appropriately and in a timely manner to the site coordinator. Minimizes damage to property outside of regular wear and tear in the program setting. This includes maintaining security of all technology located onsite.
• Follows all incident/accident reporting protocols if a youth or employee is injured or there is a motor vehicle accident while driving on the organization’s behalf.
• Maintains line of sight visual supervision of all youth to ensure safety and security.
• Manages behavior in alignment with established guidelines and protocols in accordance with YWCA practices; escalating concerns when appropriate with the family and site coordinator.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of two years of experience working with youth. Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to problem solve and plan ahead. Ability to maintain files, information, provide data for reports, use specialized software and operate standard program, classroom and instructional equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth, families, partners, schools, co-workers and in the community. 

Must be at least 18 years or older. A valid driver license with three years of driving experience required. Maintains appropriate training/licensure as outlined in bus fleet guidelines and complies with safety standards associated with operating a company vehicle. Position requires staff to drive a personal vehicle to the Park Road YWCA campus regularly and drive a 15-passenger bus for program transportation needs. An AHA or Red Cross endorsed Adult/Child CPR, AED, First Aid certification is required and must be maintained while in this role. 

Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Free YWCA Fitness Center Employee Membership (discounted family membership available)

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job. Required certifications for the position may have stricter physical requirements and when those conflict with the job description, YWCA will follow the requirements in the certification.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision required for monitoring and maintaining safety of youth. Must be able to scan the room continuously and maintain line of sight for youth in care. Must communicate clearly, including projecting voice across distances. Must be able to hear noises and signs of distress. Occasionally required to remain stationary while working on administrative tasks and perform repetitive motion tasks that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must be able to operate standard office equipment and keyboard. Frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, jump, reach with hands, arms and legs. Ability to lift and move 40 pounds. Must practice proper body mechanics to prevent injury. Must be emotionally and physically fit to care for youth on a daily basis and not be on any medication that would affect the ability to maintain safety while working with youth.

Required to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals by acting decisively and compassionately in high-pressure situations, including, but not limited to: the fire alarm being sounded, inclement weather, building evacuations, shelter in place and other emergencies. Must be able to perform all physical requirements for emergency CPR, AED and First Aid.

Other Information: Employment with YWCA Central Carolinas is contingent on successfully passing all of our pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to: a drug screening, reference checks, proof of certification (if applicable) and a background check. If applicable to the position, YWCA Central Carolinas employment may be contingent on a candidate meeting driver approval criterion as determined by motor vehicle record background check.

YWCA fully subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to complying with all regulations under federal, state and local law. Recruiting and employment decisions are based on qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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