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The Mary Campbell Center · 4 days ago

Children & Youth Program Lead Assistant

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Mary Campbell Center is home to 68 residents, ensuring quality services in a supportive environment. The C&Y Program Lead Assistant will work with the program team to implement activities that promote social interaction and independence for children and young adults with varying developmental abilities.

Health CareNon ProfitResidential

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing activities that will encourage recreational and social development for children and young adults with disabilities and from varying backgrounds for both in-person and virtual programs

Lead program activities and provide supervision to the participants 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 through established policies under the guidance of the C&Y Manager

Assist in coordination of vehicles, pool use, outside venues, and trips

Assist with necessary program documentation, mailings, and reports for the C&Y Team

Facilitate open communication with participants and families

Perform personal care duties and meal assistance for participants as needed

Create & follow 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, C&Y Specialists regarding the status of participants and program

Bring any safety hazards to the attention of the C&Y Manager or appropriate department head

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Special needsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCustomer service skillsOrganizational skillsCompassionLift participantsBasic Excel knowledgeMicrosoft applications knowledgeTeam player

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

possess an Associate's Degree in Education, Psychology, or Healthcare Field - or equivalent academic preparation such as TECE1 and TECE2

have at least 2 years' experience working with children with special needs in a group setting

be willing to plan, implement and lead activities for children, youth and young adults with developmental disabilities

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

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

have the ability to lift and transfer C&Y program participants up to adult weight and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting

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