The Mary Campbell Center
Children and Youth Program Assistant
The Mary Campbell Center, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
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Children and Youth Program Assistant
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The Mary Campbell Center
The Mary Campbell Center is the home to 68 residents where staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality in a homelike environment. The Children & Youth Program Assistant works with the C&Y Program Manager, C&Y coordinator, and C&Y specialist to implement programs and activities that encourage social interaction and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities.
Minimum Requirements
Be a good person of high character with a positive attitude and compassion toward program participants with varying degrees of disability.
Plan and implement activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities.
Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Interact positively with children, families, and all levels of personnel.
Ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight using safe lifting procedures and assist with personal care, including feeding and toileting.
Willingness to swim and assist participants in the pool.
Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Previous experience working with children is desired.
Essential Functions
Assist in implementing activities that encourage recreational and social development for children with disabilities.
Lead program activities and provide supervision to children in the program.
Serve as a resource to volunteers assisting with the program.
Follow Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in the training of new staff.
Perform personal care duties and meal assistance safely and efficiently to ensure good hygiene of the children.
Adhere to weekly program schedules and activities.
Perform daily setup and cleanup of activities as needed.
Assist participants in the pool during free swim and lessons; acquire lifeguarding certification if needed.
Encourage independence and self-confidence for children within the program.
Utilize established behavior management techniques as required, in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
Maintain open communication with the Children & Youth Program Manager, Coordinator, and Specialist regarding participant and program status.
Complete all mandatory in‑services and attend staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Children and Youth Program Assistant
role at
The Mary Campbell Center
The Mary Campbell Center is the home to 68 residents where staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality in a homelike environment. The Children & Youth Program Assistant works with the C&Y Program Manager, C&Y coordinator, and C&Y specialist to implement programs and activities that encourage social interaction and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities.
Minimum Requirements
Be a good person of high character with a positive attitude and compassion toward program participants with varying degrees of disability.
Plan and implement activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities.
Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Interact positively with children, families, and all levels of personnel.
Ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight using safe lifting procedures and assist with personal care, including feeding and toileting.
Willingness to swim and assist participants in the pool.
Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Previous experience working with children is desired.
Essential Functions
Assist in implementing activities that encourage recreational and social development for children with disabilities.
Lead program activities and provide supervision to children in the program.
Serve as a resource to volunteers assisting with the program.
Follow Center and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in the training of new staff.
Perform personal care duties and meal assistance safely and efficiently to ensure good hygiene of the children.
Adhere to weekly program schedules and activities.
Perform daily setup and cleanup of activities as needed.
Assist participants in the pool during free swim and lessons; acquire lifeguarding certification if needed.
Encourage independence and self-confidence for children within the program.
Utilize established behavior management techniques as required, in conjunction with Center policies and procedures.
Maintain open communication with the Children & Youth Program Manager, Coordinator, and Specialist regarding participant and program status.
Complete all mandatory in‑services and attend staff meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Mary Campbell Center by 2x.
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