About this opportunity
Family Services of Westchester lists this Respite Specialist opportunity in city of white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work within a team, providing supervision/engagement during recreational activities for SED children in one of our programs varied flexible hours available weekdays after school, weekends (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday daytime), school vacations and summer break.
Summer Camp is 7-10 weeks in the summer (Monday Thursday) and Friday is a shorter team meeting day.
Completion of the mandatory training (last 2 weeks of JUNE).
Submit the mandatory program forms, log reports, petty cash records, and progress notes daily.
Work individually or in groups with children & adolescents to build skills, promote resilience and have fun.
Potential to become part of support circle for children, including additional supportive contact.
Hours for this position are non-traditional and require flexibility in response.
Must meet with supervisor monthly and attend monthly staff meetings.
Submit your schedule weekly to program supervisor.
Maintain FSW agency vehicles cleanliness and document vehicle usage and maintenance needs.
Support program needs with any other requests from the program/camp director.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma (Required)
Some College (Preferred)
Bachelor's in Social Work or Related Field (Preferred)
Valid Driver's License (any state)
CPR/BLS & Lifeguard Training (with in last year) preferred
Working with ages 5-21 population experience required.
Experience With The SED Population Preferred.
Experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting strongly preferred.
Must be 21+
Initial orientation and supervision as well as training sessions are required
Cultural humility, including awareness & sensitivity
Ability to set boundaries and limits, to work collaboratively with others, and to communicate information clearly in a strength-based, sensitive way, both orally and in writing
Ability to connect with people, recognizing and building on their individual strengths
Consistency and dependability - being responsible to meet obligations and honor commitments
Have a great sense of humor
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