Description • Safe Places program staff work under the direct supervision of the Site Director and Safe Places Director and will be responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the Safe Places programs. Counselors are responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and coworkers by reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. • Ensures the safety and engagement of children in the program. • Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress. • Follows program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants. • Provides careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times. • Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth. • Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children. • Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor. • Maintains accurate records for attendance and meal counts. • Serves and ensures program participants receive proper snacks and meals • Utilizes C.A.T.C.H curriculum in programming and activities • Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, Safe Places policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence. • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required • Assists in clean-up duties as needed to ensure our program area is safe and clean for the program participants • Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff • Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials; inform the Site Director when new/additional supplies are needed • Other duties as assigned Requirements • Must be at least 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or equivalent. • A minimum of two years prior experience working with children under 13 years of age required. • Work effectively under stress • Work under specific instructions • Make decisions and judgments • Work well with people • Speak clearly • Speak fluent English • Read & write English • Bend/stoop/twist • Use light cleaning chemicals • Lift over 25lb • Work indoors and outdoors, in non air conditioned environments