Kehilla Afterschool Program Assistant - JCCs of North America

Kehilla Afterschool Program Assistant
Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Dr
East Hills, NY 11548

The Kehilla After-School Program Assistant is a kind-hearted, caring, patient person that possesses strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants. He/She/They will be an active participant in our after-school programming. As a Program Assistant, you will be playing a vital role in supporting individuals with diverse needs, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. In addition, you are responsible for assisting with program implementation and participant safety.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of program participants
• Facilitate social and recreational activities for participants on a daily basis
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Report all incidents to Supervisor(s) as they occur.
• Prompt participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons in program, and at site
• Appropriately completes all required documentation
• Attend all mandatory trainings and personally ensure that their attendance is scheduled per deadlines. Accompanying certifications (CPR; SCIP) are to be sustained and scheduled as per required time frames
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and/or neurodegenerative conditions
• High School Diploma
• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients
• Demonstrate detail orientation
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, and resourcefulness
• Reliable and team player
• Able to effectively document behavior management protocols
• Good oral and written communication skills required
• First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred

Under $25,000

Sid Jacobson JCC and Bernice Jacobson Day School and Camp, our satellite campus in Brookville, are the best places to ENRICH yourself, EXPLORE Jewish culture and CONNECT with the community. We provide a comprehensive program based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage and culture, which enriches the lives of all individuals and families in our community. We are a proud beneficiary of UJA-Federation of New York. Bernice Jacobson Day School & Camp 340 Wheatley Road Old Westbury, NY 11545 516-626-1094 For more information, visit us at www.sjjcc.org!