Children and Youth Program Assistant - PRN

The Mary Campbell Center is home to 68 residents, where staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality in a homelike environment. Residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullest extent of their abilities.

About the role

The C&Y Program Assistant works with the C&Y Program Manager, Coordinator, and Specialist to implement programs and activities that encourage social interaction and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities. The role promotes the MCC Children's Program while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission. The Assistant must work reliably, effectively, and respectfully with residents, staff, families, volunteers, and professional consultants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activities that encourage recreational and social development for children with disabilities and from varying backgrounds.
• Lead program activities and provide supervision to children in the program.
• Serve as a resource to volunteers assisting with the 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 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 the program.
• Utilize established behavior management techniques 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.
• Complete all mandatory in-services and attend staff meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be a person of high character who consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for program participants with varying degrees of disability.
• Willingness to plan and implement activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact positively with children, families, and all levels of personnel.
• Ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight and utilize safe lifting procedures; assist with personal care including feeding and toileting.
• Willingness to swim and assist participants in the pool.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Previous experience working with children is desired.