Social Work Attendant, Child Development​/Support

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Position Summary: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. An Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals in surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

• Ensure members are following proper use of the area.
• Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies & procedures; complete related reports as required.
• Remain calm and objective when under pressure or challenged by others and act accordingly.
• Assist in any emergencies accordingly.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current First Aid, CPR/AED preferred or achieved within the first 30 days of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Minimum of 15 years of age.
• Within 30 days of hire, complete all New Employee Orientation trainings.

• Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
• Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
• Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Recommend participation in a variety of YMCA programs.
• Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
• Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness and heat.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicating with emergency response personnel over the telephone.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Always maintain a neat and professional appearance.