Emotional Support Specialist

TITLE: Emotional Support Specialist

PROFILE SOURCE: Afterschool Program

DEPARTMENT: Programs Department

REPORTS TO: Assistant Site Director

FLSA STATUS: Part Time | 25-30 Hours | 40 hours for the Summer

STARTING WAGE: $12.00 - $13.50 Hourly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Implement positive behavior support and take lead on behavioral needs of Club members. Engage and communicate with the program’s diverse populations. Work directly with Youth Development Professionals, Program Coordinators, and other staff to produce positive outcomes with Club members.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Development and Implementation

• Create an environment that facilitates excellence:
• Ability to provide one on one or group discussions with members;
• Lead small-group SEL programs and discussions
• Identify and respond to behavior issues;
• Ensure that the site/classroom is kept clean, organized, and free of litter;
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance;
• Assist management in ensuring afternoon closing is completed and dismissal of staff as needed
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the program;
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the program and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for member safety and their whereabouts at all times; and
• All other duties as assigned by Leadership

Communication

• Communicate about participants’ experiences and report concerns to management;
• Help guide participants and volunteers to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills;

Supervision

• Supervise youth in activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum 1 years’ experience in childcare or education
• Must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience providing behavior support in a childcare setting
• Upon hire, completion of provided First Aid and CPR certification, and other job-specific training
• Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general activities (child weighing 50-200 pounds)
• Excellent written & verbal skills; organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to work with children, youth, parents, families, and adults and to strive for personal development, advancement, and improvement
• Must be able to adapt to various situations at a rapid pace

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Please evaluate and describe any physical skills, abilities or working conditions required to perform the essential duties of this position, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The following statements regularly apply to the position:

• Employee is occasionally required to return to work in emergency situations on an on-call basis
• Employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license, be able to be insured on company policy, and is occasionally required to transport members in a company vehicle
• Occasionally required to travel to other Boys & Girls Club units & sites within the community using personal motor vehicle
• To accomplish the position functions, individual is required to work:
• Irregular hours - Occasionally
• Afternoons/Evenings - Regularly
• Weekends - Occasionally

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.50 per hour

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Muncie, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Muncie, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person