Before and After School Adaptive Support Group Leader - Four Rivers YMCA

About the Role

Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities. Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines. Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies. Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers, and program site administration while demonstrating strong public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participant safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Work with the director to determine current program needs.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agendas.
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local, and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of youth needing support are met while remaining within approved program parameters.
• Implement reasonable accommodations to programs and activities as needed.
• Review, understand, and implement Association IEP Summary Support paperwork.
• Develop and implement adaptive child care curriculum.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation, and files.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants, and families.
• Ensure youth receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon level of documented ability.
• Ensure approved level of 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 (staff/youth) support is maintained as recommended.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.