After School Counselor - Hampton, United States - Restart Services

Restart Services

Verified Company

Hampton, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Title:

After School Worker Job Category:
Therapeutic Childcare

Location:

Hampton Roads Travel Required:
Community Based

Reports to:

After School Supervisor Position Type:
Part-Time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

After school workers spend majority of their time at the building with the exception of a few community outings.

After school workers are assigned a group of children that they work with after school Monday through Friday. After school workers work seventeen and a half hours to twenty five hours a week.

There is one to one attention often required however most of your time will be spent in a group setting.

SKILLS:

Ability to take initiative to assist children with instructional activities
Learn constructive play and instructional activities appropriate for school aged children
Learn child guided principles and practices
Non-judgmental about the client's situation
Able to work effectively with individuals and groups
Work cooperatively with others
Work confidentially with discretion
Able to stay calm under pressure
Able to encourage others and build their self-confidence
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Understand and follow both oral and written directions

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise children, with safety as a priority while following risk management policies.
Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities and events.
Prepare and submit weekly progress notes as required.
Attend trainings and regular meetings.
Lead organized learning activities students to help develop and strengthen academic, physical and social skills.
As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so that they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
Review program plans with Supervisor and other staff members for effective program implementation.
Instruct students on the safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
Participate in cleaning and maintain the facility.
Inspect the surrounding area and equipment for safety hazards; taking corrective action to prevent injuries.
Interact professionally and appropriately with clients, parents and staff.
Demonstrate the values of caring, respect, honesty, integrity and responsibility in all of your interactions with participants, members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Follow Together Lives Change policies and procedures as it relates to your position.
All other relevant duties assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

At least six months experience working with therapeutic children, valid driver's license, valid auto insurance policy, in-service cell phone, criminal background check and Tuberculosis clearance.