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The Mary Campbell Center · 6 days ago

Children and Youth Program Assistant - PRN

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Mary Campbell Center is dedicated to providing a homelike environment for its residents, and they are seeking a Children and Youth Program Assistant to support the C&Y Program Manager and team. The role involves implementing programs and activities to promote social interaction and independence for children with varying abilities.

Health CareNon ProfitResidential

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing activities that will encourage recreational and social development for children with disabilities and from varying backgrounds

Lead program activities and provide supervision to children in program

Serve as a resource to volunteers assisting with program

Follow Center and departmental policies and procedures

Assist in the training of new staff

Perform personal care duties and meal assistance safely and efficiently to ensure good hygiene of the children

Adhere to weekly program schedules and activities

Perform daily setup and cleanup of activities as needed

Assist the participants in the pool during free swim and lessons. Be willing to acquire lifeguarding certification if needed

Encourage independence and self-confidence for children within program

Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, which are used in conjunction with Center policies and procedures

Maintain open communication with the Children & Youth Program Manager, Coordinator and Specialist regarding the status of participants and program

Completes all mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings as required

Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualification

CPR certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCompassionChildrenTeam playerPositive attitude

Required

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

be willing to plan/implement activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities

must have excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills

demonstrate the ability to interact on a positive basis with children, families, and all levels of personnel

have the ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting

be willing to swim and assist participants in the pool

demonstrate the ability to work both independently, and as a team player

Have or be willing to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire