- Assist in planning, implementing and providing oversight to Children and Youth Plus program participants.
- Lead both in person and virtual program activities for both Plus and C&Y Program as needed.
- Provides direction and supervision to departmental staff and volunteers.
- Assist in developing activities and obtaining needed supplies to provide comprehensive opportunities for varying ages of participants.
- Follow established procedures for management of allocated funds
- Assist with training and supervising staff through established policies.
- Assist participants with necessary personal care to assure quality care and good hygiene at all times.
- Facilitate consistent and open communication with participants and families
- Assist with necessary program documentation, mailings and reports.
- Assist in the coordination of vehicles, pool use, outside venues, and trips.
- Participate in meetings with families and participants to determine eligibility of admission into programs.
- Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, which are used in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
- Follow and enforce departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance with established Center policies.
- Maintain open communication with Children & Youth Program Manager regarding status of participants and programs.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Children & Youth Program Manager in their absence.
- Participate in appropriate in-service training when offered.
- Purchase needed supplies/equipment; keep inventory and current accounting of expenses. Make recommendations for annual budget needs and supplies.
- Attend regularly scheduled Department meetings.
- Ensure trip protocols are followed and completed in accordance with established Policy and Procedures.
- Ensure positive public relations with community volunteers and organizations by choosing appropriate written and verbal techniques.
- Transport program participants safely to various community outings using established vehicle protocol and procedures. Obeys and adheres to all traffic laws to ensure the safety of the staff and residents.
- Bring any safety hazards to the attention of the Children and Youth Manager and/or Assistant Executive Director or appropriate department head.
- Collaborating with C&Y staff to carry out department needs.
- Completes all mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Children & Youth Program Specialist - Wilmington, United States - The Mary Campbell Center
Description
The Mary Campbell Center is first, last, and always, home to 68 residents. Together, staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality, in a homelike environment where residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullness of their abilities. The C & Y Program Specialist assists the C&Y Program Manager and C&Y Plus Specialist in coordinating and implementing programs consisting of activities designed to promote meaningful relationships while encouraging social interactions and independence for the C& Y participants of varying ages and developmental abilities. The C&Y Specialist will assist in providing opportunities for participants to explore new interests, recreational activities and life skills. The C & Y Program Specialist is also charged with promoting the MCC Children & Youth Program in a positive manner to the community, while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission. The C & Y Program Specialist must work reliably, effectively, efficiently, and with respect for the program participants, residents, staff, families, volunteers, professional consultants, and the physical environment of the Center.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The C&Y Program Specialist at the Mary Campbell Center must 1) be a good person of high character who consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for program participants with varying degrees of disability; 2) possess a Bachelors' Degree child development, special education or a related field; 3) have at least three years of experience working with special needs participants in a group setting; 4) have the ability to motivate participation, generate enthusiasm, create appropriate programs, carry out programs, and reflect on changes that need to be made; 5) be capable of effectively supervising and training staff and volunteers; 6) have the ability to lift and transfer participants and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting; 7) possess leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills; 8) have the ability to interact on a positive basis with all C&Y participants and their families; 9) demonstrate proficiency in utilizing technology tools to effectively manage program reporting and achieve department goals; 10) must obtain lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications within the first six months of employment; and 11) must obtain a valid driver's CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 6 months of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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