Childwatch Counselor-Tellepsen

$20,800 - $20,800/Yr

YMCA - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Childwatch Counselor at the Tellepsen YMCA of Greater Houston is responsible for supervising and interacting with children while their parents engage in program activities. This role ensures a safe, values-oriented, and interactive environment for children, promoting their physical and emotional well-being through various activities and support.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children at all times to ensure their safety.
• Engages children in developmentally appropriate games and learning activities.
• Provides for the physical needs of children including feeding, distributing snacks/drinks, and restroom assistance.
• Addresses the emotional needs of children by soothing distressed children and redirecting negative behavior.
• Prepares the area for the program by ensuring cleanliness and organization of toys and supplies.
• Informs incoming staff of significant information about children and maintains a list of children present.
• Reports any concerns regarding children, parents, or incidents to the supervisor.
• Utilizes appropriate software for checking children in and out of the program area.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Ensures youth are properly signed in and out, and that only authorized adults are allowed in the facility.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training upon hire.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and teach safety rules and educational manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and in one-on-one situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and community-focused environment.