The Mary Campbell Center
Children and Youth Program Specialist
The Mary Campbell Center, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Children and Youth Program Specialist
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The Mary Campbell Center
The Mary Campbell Center is a home for 68 residents. Together, staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality in a homelike environment where residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullest of their abilities. The Children & Youth Program Specialist assists the C&Y Program Manager and C&Y Coordinator in coordinating and implementing programs consisting of activities designed to promote meaningful relationships while encouraging social interactions and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities. The Specialist will provide opportunities for participants to explore new interests, recreational activities, and life skills, and will promote the MCC Children & Youth Program positively to the community while adhering to MCC Guiding Principles and Mission.
Minimum Requirements
Good character, positive attitude, and compassion for program participants with varying degrees of disability.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 12 credit hours toward a degree in child development, special education or a related field.
At least three years of experience working with children with special needs in a group setting.
Ability to motivate participation, generate enthusiasm, create appropriate programs, carry out programs, and reflect on necessary changes.
Capability to effectively supervise and train staff and volunteers.
Ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight, and assist with personal care including feeding and toileting, using safe lifting procedures.
Leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Ability to interact positively with children and families.
Proficiency in utilizing technology tools to manage program reporting and achieve department goals.
Obtain lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certifications within the first six months of employment.
Obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months of employment.
Essential Functions
Assist in planning, implementing and providing oversight to Children and Youth program participants both in person and virtually.
Lead program activities and provide direction and supervision to departmental staff, volunteers and participants.
Assist in developing activities and obtaining needed supplies to provide comprehensive opportunities for varying ages of participants.
Follow established procedures for management of allocated funds.
Assist with training and supervising staff through established policies.
Assist participants with necessary personal care to assure quality care and good hygiene at all times.
Facilitate consistent and open communication with participants and families.
Assist with necessary program documentation, mailings and reports.
Assist in the coordination of vehicles, pool use, outside venues, and trips.
Participate in meetings with parents and children to determine eligibility of admission into programs.
Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
Follow and enforce departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance with established Center policies.
Maintain open communication with Children & Youth Program Manager regarding status of participants and programs.
Assume the responsibilities of the Children & Youth Program Manager in their absence.
Participate in appropriate in-service training when offered.
Purchase needed supplies/equipment; keep inventory and current accounting of expenses. Recommend annual budget needs and supplies.
Ensure Children and Youth trip protocols are followed and completed in accordance with established Policy and Procedures.
Ensure positive public relations with community volunteers and organizations by using appropriate written and verbal techniques.
Transport program participants safely to various community outings using established vehicle protocol and procedures, obeying and adhering to all traffic laws.
Bring any safety hazards to the attention of the Children & Youth Manager and/or Assistant Executive Director or appropriate department head.
Collaborate with C&Y Coordinator to carry out department needs.
Complete all mandatory in-services and attend staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industry:
Non‑profit Organizations
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The Mary Campbell Center
The Mary Campbell Center is a home for 68 residents. Together, staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality in a homelike environment where residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullest of their abilities. The Children & Youth Program Specialist assists the C&Y Program Manager and C&Y Coordinator in coordinating and implementing programs consisting of activities designed to promote meaningful relationships while encouraging social interactions and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities. The Specialist will provide opportunities for participants to explore new interests, recreational activities, and life skills, and will promote the MCC Children & Youth Program positively to the community while adhering to MCC Guiding Principles and Mission.
Minimum Requirements
Good character, positive attitude, and compassion for program participants with varying degrees of disability.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 12 credit hours toward a degree in child development, special education or a related field.
At least three years of experience working with children with special needs in a group setting.
Ability to motivate participation, generate enthusiasm, create appropriate programs, carry out programs, and reflect on necessary changes.
Capability to effectively supervise and train staff and volunteers.
Ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight, and assist with personal care including feeding and toileting, using safe lifting procedures.
Leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Ability to interact positively with children and families.
Proficiency in utilizing technology tools to manage program reporting and achieve department goals.
Obtain lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certifications within the first six months of employment.
Obtain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months of employment.
Essential Functions
Assist in planning, implementing and providing oversight to Children and Youth program participants both in person and virtually.
Lead program activities and provide direction and supervision to departmental staff, volunteers and participants.
Assist in developing activities and obtaining needed supplies to provide comprehensive opportunities for varying ages of participants.
Follow established procedures for management of allocated funds.
Assist with training and supervising staff through established policies.
Assist participants with necessary personal care to assure quality care and good hygiene at all times.
Facilitate consistent and open communication with participants and families.
Assist with necessary program documentation, mailings and reports.
Assist in the coordination of vehicles, pool use, outside venues, and trips.
Participate in meetings with parents and children to determine eligibility of admission into programs.
Utilize established behavior management techniques, where necessary, in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
Follow and enforce departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance with established Center policies.
Maintain open communication with Children & Youth Program Manager regarding status of participants and programs.
Assume the responsibilities of the Children & Youth Program Manager in their absence.
Participate in appropriate in-service training when offered.
Purchase needed supplies/equipment; keep inventory and current accounting of expenses. Recommend annual budget needs and supplies.
Ensure Children and Youth trip protocols are followed and completed in accordance with established Policy and Procedures.
Ensure positive public relations with community volunteers and organizations by using appropriate written and verbal techniques.
Transport program participants safely to various community outings using established vehicle protocol and procedures, obeying and adhering to all traffic laws.
Bring any safety hazards to the attention of the Children & Youth Manager and/or Assistant Executive Director or appropriate department head.
Collaborate with C&Y Coordinator to carry out department needs.
Complete all mandatory in-services and attend staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Details
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industry:
Non‑profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr