YWCAre After-School Staff

YWCA of Lubbock

Job Summary
Implement the YWCAre after-school program in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the YWCA of Lubbock.   The YWCAre after-school program aligns with Lubbock and Cooper ISD school schedules.  New employees will start in schools on Wednesday, August 12th and are expected to complete the onboarding process and trainings prior to the 12th.  The onboarding process takes on average of two weeks and includes a DFPS background check, new hire paperwork, pre-service training, and CPR/First Aid training (if necessary).

• Adhere to the minimum standards and guidelines for Day-Care Centers.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Fulfill all required mini-camp responsibilities in order to serve families during school breaks.
• Comply with attendance and communication policies including providing formal documentation for absences and/or for start/end dates that differ from YWCAre program/school district dates.
• Adhere to scheduled work hours.  Arrive to site on-time and prepared to begin work.
• Respond appropriately to the individual needs of program participants in regards to relationships, environment, activities, safety, health, nutrition and administration.
• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Supervise children at all times.  This includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child.  It requires physical presence, knowledge of activity requirements and children’s needs, and accountability for their care.
• Maintain consistent and accurate counts of children in care.
• Adhere to YWCA cell phone policy which includes placing personal cell phones in a designated storage space on site during YWCAre.
• Interact positively with children, parents and staff showing sincere interest and respect.
• Foster developmentally appropriate independence in children.
• Prepare daily for role in program operation and curriculum implementation.
• Utilize open and effective communication with the program’s children, parents, school personnel, YWCA staff and other program related individuals.
• Maintain complete and accurate program records including incident and behavior reports and records for children, staff inventory, safety, etc.
• Organize arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of areas where care is provided.
• Ensure facility preparation, safety, care, maintenance and clean-up.
• Contribute to staff and program development with ideas, initiative, attitude, dependability, interaction, and teamwork.
• Assist in evaluation of program.
• Perform related job duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life-style habits.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training is preferred.
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Maintain up-to-date First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, research and general administration.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, students, parents and community.
• Operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, cell phones and copiers.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
• Travel to YWCARE site is required daily.
• Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Relate well with a variety of populations.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, see, and be outside.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level varies between quiet and loud.
• Pace varies between deliberate and fast.