Before and After School Adaptive Support Group Leader - Four Rivers YMCA

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participant’s safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Works with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of the youth needing support are met and supported while remaining within the approved program parameters.
• Implement reasonable accommodations to programs and activities as needed.
• Review, understand and implement Association IEP Summary Support paperwork.
• Develops and implements adaptive child care curriculum.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Ensure youth receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon level of documented ability
• Ensure approved level of 1:1; 1:2 or 1:3 (staff/youth) support are maintained as recommended.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• High School/GED/University completion in field or related field (based on position)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One to two years related experience preferred
• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications

• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month periods.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare