Operation Hero Mentor - Clay County

• Location 2075 Town Center Boulevard,Fleming Island, FL, 32003,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Free YMCA Branch Membership
• Job Category KID ZONE
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Part-Time
  - Under 30 Hrs
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community?

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we’d like to work with us. Join us!

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Operation Hero Mentor is responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Operation Hero program for a group of 8-15 school age children.

Military life can be challenging for children as they move from duty station to duty station. One or both parents can be deployed for extended periods, creating an ever-changing family dynamic in many households. Children often feel isolated in new or even old surroundings. They may experience feelings of self-doubt or suffer from low self-esteem. This can lead to behavior problems, placing their academic engagement and performance in jeopardy.

Operation Hero is an intervention program designed to put these children back on track. School personnel and/or the child’s parents refer the child to the program. When children enroll in Operation Hero, they work within a team to navigate the 10-week course. The Operation Hero facilitator leads the children in group discussions about who they are and how they fit in at home and school.

They discuss how to manage feelings, friendships, and conflict. The sessions also include a period of homework assistance in areas identified by their classroom teacher, snack time, and an activity supporting the theme of the week.

• Supervise and implement the Operation Hero tutorial and counseling program.
• Provide assistance and maintain regular communication with the Program Coordinator.
• Give leadership, direction, and supervision to assigned volunteers; maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, volunteers and participants; treat everyone with dignity and respect, and allow for individual differences.
• Review and be familiar with weekly lesson plans prior to implementation.
• Maintain an organized, safe and clean program space. Maintain program supplies.
• Complete all required documentation, to include, not be limited to: attendance reports, weekly reports, supply requests, accident/incident reports, behavior log reports, and lesson plans.
• Respond to all suggestions/complaints in writing within 24 hours of receipt.
• Distribute and collect all participant/parent/counselor questionnaires/surveys.
• Must attend all staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• May be required to work hours outside normal work schedule for training, extended program hours, or association events.
• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Demonstrates compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Abuse Risk Management policies.

NOTE: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.

Builds relationships to create small communities.

Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of teams.

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices…