Job Location : Syracuse,NY, USA
$33.00/hour Mon- Thurs, 3:30 - 5:30 pm A Career with a Cause: We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Position Summary: Under the direction of the LEAPS Site Coordinator, the LEAPS Sentry is responsible for helping to maintain order and for protecting the well-being of students, staff, and visitors during program hours. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application. Essential Functions: • Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA. • Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty. • Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required. • Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and consider these objectives in delivery of • services. • Provides protection of students, faculty and support service personnel. • Maintains order in school hallways and cafeteria. • Intervenes directly to control disturbances among students. • Reports to the supervisor, by radio receiver-transmitter or telephone, any emergency situations that may require police assistance. • Completes, or assists in completion, of incident reports. • Attends orientation and in-service training sessions relative to rules, regulations policies, first aid, conflict resolution and human relations. • Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. • Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left. • Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age-appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed. • Provide a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff. • Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. Foster the growth of skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one's best. • Assist with supervision of snack, dismissal, and other program transitions as assigned. • Assist with maintaining staff sign-in logs, visitor sign-in logs, and other related records on a daily basis. • Follow the Syracuse City School District's Code of Conduct at all times. • Assist in conducting monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS. • Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director. • Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops (for both the YMCA and SACC clearance requirements.) • Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis. • All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Experience, Education and Qualifications: • Previous experience working with children under 13 years of age. • Previous experience working in a security or policing position preferred. • Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people. • Possess a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission. • Ability to work in an environment where flexibility and patience are often required. NYS Office of Children and Family Services Requirements: • Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will: ? Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care. • Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will: ? Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS. ? Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL). Trainings & Certifications: • Must complete annual safety, combating sexual harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service. • Must hold Medication Administration Certification or successfully complete no later than 90 days after employment begins. • Be responsible for completing a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first 15 hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (training sessions will be held monthly, online and/or during monthly staff meetings).