Child Watch (LAY)

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Assist YMCA in all aspects of Child Watch.

The position will incorporate Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, & Faith into all aspects of the program areas.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.

In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming: we are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.

Security: Make sure that all parents sign in and sign out for their own child (ren); under no circumstances are children released to anyone else.

2.

Care: Interact with children, plan activities; follow procedures and disciple guidelines.

3.

Greet children and parents in a welcoming and friendly manner.

Inform parents of Child Watch procedures and rules in the program.

Inform parents immediately of any accidents or behavior problems.

4.

Complete incident reports, determine parents are members and keep accurate attendance records.

5.

Implementation of YMCA character development initiatives by teaching and role modeling our values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

6.

Every staff member will help keep our facilities clean: Picking up litter, cleaning up spills, delegating to department staff the responsibility to clean their work areas, and involve members in picking up after themselves.

7.

Member Service Promise: Follows through on practices and procedures to deliver on member service promise.

8.

Develop an understanding and commitment to the Annual Partners with Youth Campaign 9.

Other duties as assigned by the Business Manager ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION: Upholding the YMCA's commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.

1.

Attend required abuse risk management training.

2.

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.

3.

Adhere to procedures related to managing and supervising high-risk activities.

4.

Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

5.

Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: · Communication: Interprets messages and body language effectively.

Listens with intent to understand the perspective of others by using appropriate communication methods, including open-ended questions.

· Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Recognizes own biases and suspends judgmental thinking.

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