*Family Services of Westchester (FSW) is looking for:*
Respite Staff & Summer Camp Staff/Lifeguards
For our Respite Program located in White Plains, NY.
_As a recreational leader, the Respite Worker will be part of a team providing supervision, support, and social skills building for children between the ages of 5-21 who are struggling with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
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_*COVID-19 Vaccination is Required*_
*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:*
* Experience with the SED population preferred.
Experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting strongly preferred.
* 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
*Job Type:* Per Diem
*Required education:*
* HS Diploma
* Some College(preferred)
* Bachelor's in Social Work or Related Field (preferred)
*Required experience:*
* Working with SED population: 2-3 years (preferred)
*Required license or certification:*
* Valid Driver's License (any state)
* CPR/BLS & Lifeguard Training (within last year) _preferred_
_Family Services of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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