Afterschool Counselor
Arc Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3 wk ago
Education$20.6/hrPart-time
About the role
Afterschool Counselor
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision, care, and teaching to children/adults with Developmental Disabilities and moderate to severe behavioral issues.
- Ensure a safe, stimulating, nurturing and therapeutic learning environment.
- Provide basic care in all areas of hygiene and toileting, as needed.
- Ensure children/adults are engaged in meaningful activities at all times.
- Implement all teaching procedures, behavior plans, and Professional Crisis Management in accordance with prescribed procedures.
- Provide prompting and reinforcing of desired skills and behaviors.
- Provide level of assistance necessary for children to participate in activities and develop their skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children (preferably children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges).
- Successfully complete required screening: Level II background check, physical and drug screen.
- Complete Professional Crisis Management Training (provided).
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have the physical abilities to bend, lift, stand, squat, walk, run, balance, reach, kneel, pull, and push while working with children and adolescents.
- Obtain the 45-hour childcare training that is mandated by the state of Florida.
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- None specified
Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training & Certifications
- Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
- Retail Plan with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates
Pay
Pay Rate: $20.60/hr.
Schedule
Monday - Friday 2:30pm-6pm