Children and Youth Program Specialist

The Mary Campbell Center is first, last, and always, home to 68 residents. Together, staff ensures services are delivered with a high degree of quality, in a homelike environment where residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullness of their abilities. The C & Y Program Specialist assists the C&Y Program Manager and C&Y Coordinator in coordinating and implementing of programs consisting of activities designed to promote meaningful relationships while encouraging social interactions and independence for children of varying ages and developmental abilities.

The C&Y Specialist will assist in providing opportunities for participants to explore new interests, recreational activities and life skills. The C & Y Program Specialist is also charged with promoting the MCC Children & Youth Program in a positive manner to the community, while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission. The C & Y Program Specialist must work reliably, effectively, efficiently, and with respect for children participants, residents, staff, families, volunteers, professional consultants, and the physical environment of the Center.

The C&Y Program Specialist at the Mary Campbell Center must
1) be a good person of high character who consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for program participants with varying degrees of disability;
2) possess an Bachelor's Degree in related field; with at least 12 credit hours toward a degree in child development, special education or a related field;
3) have at least three years experience working with children with special needs in a group setting;
4) have the ability to motivate participation, generate enthusiasm, create appropriate programs, carry out programs, and reflect on changes that need to be made;
5) be capable of effectively supervising and training staff and volunteers;6) have the ability to lift and transfer children up to adult weight and utilize safe lifting procedures and to assist with personal care including feeding and toileting;
7) possess leadership, communication, customer service, and organizational skills;
8) have the ability to interact on a positive basis with children and families;
9) demonstrate proficiency in utilizing technology tools to effectively manage program reporting and achieve department goals; 10) obtain lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications within the first six months of employment; and 11) obtain a valid driver's CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 6 months of employment.