Youth Mentor Supervisor

Youth Advocate

Unknown Employer

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. Summary: The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating the social and personal development of youth, adolescents, and teenagers. A Youth Advocate serves as a guide and mentor who assists youth with their academic, vocational, and personal goals. Essential Functions: * Engage youth individually to build trusting relationships; develop skills; and set goals. * Liaise between youth, families, schools, communities, and other agencies to best support and advocate for youth. * Arrange and facilitate workshops and small group sessions for youth, families, school and/or community members addressing social emotional development; navigating academic institutions; finding meaningful employment or career; accessing social services; and more. * Identify behavioral, academic, health, and other barriers to youth success and help connect them to needed resources. * Formally assess youth and family needs via surveys and other tools. * Be aware of popular culture and trends to connect and guide the youth properly. * Maintain required documentation of efforts and services. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: * High School diploma or equivalency. * Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali or other language may be required. * Experience working with youth for at least one year. * Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. * Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. Qualifications Preferred: Associate or Bachelor degree. Job Behavioral Expectations: * Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures. * Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards. * Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned. * Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors. * Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times. Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long period of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: Work may be performed in the field or an office environment with normal heating and cooling. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V   #IND-TCC1

School Age Coordinator - Humphrey & Parry Sound HS

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Be more than a teacher; Be more than an instructor; Be more than a friend; Be the Spark that allows a child to shine.  Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators!   Position: School Age Coordinator Status: full-time Location: Humphrey YMCA After School Program, Seguin With secondary role: Position: Registered Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Teacher (based on qualification) Location: Parry Sound High School YMCA Child Care, Parry Sound   The opportunity: To build healthy, strong, connected communities through nurturing environments for children.    In this role, you will:  * Provide personal care to children, including but not limited to toileting/diaper changing, providing first aid, administering medication, monitoring dietary, allergies & medical conditions * Actively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independently * Plan and implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum * Ensure positive, professional communication with families, staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis * Provide an inclusive environment, supporting the needs of all children, including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needs * Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values * Adhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes * Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules * Maintain active and effective communication and information networks within the centre, the staff team and with community agencies working with individual children and families * Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the regulations and operating standards and ensures centre is run in accordance with all directives, legislations, guidelines and policies. * Understand and mentor centre team providing strong leadership to implement a safe, accessible, quality, child-centered, early childhood program. * Give leadership to and works with centre staff to maintain a well organized, accessible, safe and clean child care facility including classrooms, playground, washrooms, cubicles and equipment. * Develop positive relationships and collaborative partnerships with families.  Understand each family’s specific needs and plans for successful outcomes * Provide quality care to all children in a licensed childcare environment * Comply with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA policies and the YMCA Child Protection Policy * Other duties as assigned    For this role, you bring:  * Minimum 18 years of age  * Current Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment  * Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check  * Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act  * Availability requirements: Monday to Friday, 30-40 hours/week, approximately 2:30-6:00pm at Humphrey plus approximately 3 hours/day at Parry Sound HS between 7:00am-2:30pm * Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning   * Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with families, staff and volunteers  * Strong written and verbal communication skills  * Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), and participate in physical activities  * Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round, in all weather conditions  * Registered Early Childhood Educator *Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) or be willing to obtain registration OR actively enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program  OR Child & Youth Work/Care Diploma OR Rec & Leisure Diploma OR Bachelor of Education *must be registered with the Ontario College of Teachers to be eligible   Benefits of working with us:  * Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness   * Employee & Family Assistance Program  * Annual paid Wellness Day  * Annual recognition pay  * Professional development opportunities  * Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off  * 12 well-being days per year * Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance   * Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance   * Funded Retirement and Savings Plan  * Discounted Program Fees    About us:  The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthier, stronger communities by promoting physical, mental, and social well-being for all. We offer a wide range of inclusive and affordable programs and services to individuals and families, regardless of their background or financial situation.   Our Y ignites the potential in people, serving over 64,000 individuals across Simcoe County, the District Municipality of Muskoka, and the District of Parry Sound. We are dedicated to creating vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs.   Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as child care, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming.    Our commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. At the Y, we believe in the potential within each person to shine, and through support, positivity, and guidance, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. When we help each person shine, we unlock the collective strength of our entire community.   We believe income should never stand in the way of wellbeing. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we ensure that our inclusive programs and services are accessible to individuals and families across our community through our financial assistance program.   Applications will remain open until until filled.     This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment.   We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.     In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the completion of a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.   The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment department sm.jobs@sm.ymca.ca [sm.jobs@sm.ymca.ca]

School Age Coordinator - Worsley

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Be more than a teacher; Be more than an instructor; Be more than a friend; Be the Spark that allows a child to shine.  Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators!   Position: School Age Coordinator Status: full-time, temporary September 2026 until August 30, 2027 Intended location: Worsley YMCA Before & After School Program, Wasaga Beach   The opportunity: To build healthy, strong, connected communities through nurturing environments for children.    In this role, you will:  * Provide personal care to children, including but not limited to toileting/diaper changing, providing first aid, administering medication, monitoring dietary, allergies & medical conditions * Actively engage with children and always ensure supervision and safety of children in a group setting of up to 15 children independently * Plan and implement play-based learning in accordance with YMCA Curriculum * Ensure positive, professional communication with families, staff and volunteers on an ongoing basis * Provide an inclusive environment, supporting the needs of all children, including those with exceptional behaviours and additional needs * Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values * Adhere to work schedule to ensure program stays within ratio and provide adequate notice to supervisor regarding unexpected scheduling changes * Demonstrate flexibility with routines and schedules * Maintain active and effective communication and information networks within the centre, the staff team and with community agencies working with individual children and families * Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the regulations and operating standards and ensures centre is run in accordance with all directives, legislations, guidelines and policies. * Understand and mentor centre team providing strong leadership to implement a safe, accessible, quality, child-centered, early childhood program. * Give leadership to and works with centre staff to maintain a well organized, accessible, safe and clean child care facility including classrooms, playground, washrooms, cubicles and equipment. * Develop positive relationships and collaborative partnerships with families.  Understand each family’s specific needs and plans for successful outcomes * Provide quality care to all children in a licensed childcare environment * Comply with the Child Care Early Years Act, YMCA policies and the YMCA Child Protection Policy * Other duties as assigned    For this role, you bring:  * Minimum 18 years of age  * Current Standard/Intermediate First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification OR completion of certification within first 90 days of employment  * Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check  * Up-to-date immunizations or equivalent in accordance with local public health and Child Care Early Years Act  * Availability requirements: Monday to Friday, 6:45-9:30am & 3:15-6:00pm plus admin hours to equal 30 hours per week * Passion for working with children and providing quality play-based learning   * Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with families, staff and volunteers  * Strong written and verbal communication skills  * Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), and participate in physical activities  * Ability to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round, in all weather conditions  * Registered Early Childhood Educator *Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) or be willing to obtain registration OR actively enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program  OR Child & Youth Work/Care Diploma OR Rec & Leisure Diploma OR Bachelor of Education *must be registered with the Ontario College of Teachers to be eligible   Benefits of working with us:  * Complimentary access to virtual and/or in-person opportunities promoting health and fitness   * Employee & Family Assistance Program  * Annual paid Wellness Day  * Annual recognition pay  * Professional development opportunities  * Work life balance that offers most evenings and weekends free; all statutory days off  * 12 well-being days per year * Health, Rx, Vision and Dental Insurance   * Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance     About us:  The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthier, stronger communities by promoting physical, mental, and social well-being for all. We offer a wide range of inclusive and affordable programs and services to individuals and families, regardless of their background or financial situation.   Our Y ignites the potential in people, serving over 64,000 individuals across Simcoe County, the District Municipality of Muskoka, and the District of Parry Sound. We are dedicated to creating vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs.   Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as child care, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. The YMCA is proud to be recognized on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers 2026.    Our commitment is to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. At the Y, we believe in the potential within each person to shine, and through support, positivity, and guidance, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. When we help each person shine, we unlock the collective strength of our entire community.   We believe income should never stand in the way of wellbeing. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we ensure that our inclusive programs and services are accessible to individuals and families across our community through our financial assistance program.   Applications will remain open until filled.   This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment.   We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.     In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the completion of a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.   The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment department sm.jobs@sm.ymca.ca [sm.jobs@sm.ymca.ca]