Job Information
RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Recreation Aide, School Based Programs in BROOKLYN, New York
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and executing recreational activities for youth enrolled in evening and weekend recreational component
Supervision of all program participants during program operation
Ensuring that participants are properly signing in on daily attendance sheets
Adhering to site-specific memoranda and program staff manual which includes staff and program specific requirements as prescribed by the NYS Child School Aged Child Care (SACC) Programs regulation in a proactive manner, making the provision of quality services and the safety and care of all children the primary focus
Notifying supervisors of any and all behaviors that impede the provision of quality services and the safety of participants and staff. This includes the proactive reporting of incidents involving physical injury or emotional/social harm-doing.
Utilizing principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants
Building positive relationships with and among participants, and acting as a role model
Assisting with any program activity deemed necessary by program administration
COMPETENCIES
Must be able to meet set deadlines
Strong communication and organization skills
Must have a genuine love for working with children and must want to serve as a mentor
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.