Attendance Success Champion (McBurney YMCA)

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyTo help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and u201cLEAPu201d career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The McBurney YMCA is seeking an Attendance Success Champion who will play a critical role in providing intensive and extensive attendance and mental health support to assigned children in grades K-5 and their families. Support through check-ins and activities must be designed with a level of understanding and care that promotes social-emotional skills and a sense of belonging. The Attendance Success Champion will also be responsible for creating a safe and positive environment for these children and their families, providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth.The Attendance Success Champion is responsible for supporting and working with assigned participants in their cohort through engaging in group activities, regular school-day, and/or after-school check-ins. They will also be responsible for checking in with families, connecting them with resources, and developing enriching and exciting family engagement activities and attendance challenges. Key Responsibilities:-Provide support to assigned participants and their families through regular check-ins and/or group activities.-Distribute pre-program and post-program surveys in the appropriate timeline.-Plan, implement, and track meaningful activities, attendance challenges, family engagement activities, and special events that are age-appropriate, engaging, exciting, and challenging.-Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their childu2019s attendance and the importance of healthy attendance habits. As needed, connect families with community resources. -Document, track, and maintain regular progress and attendance records of designated participants. Provide feedback regarding participant progress as needed. -Attend school attendance meetings, as needed, and report on participantsu2019 progress and needs.-Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants by providing appropriate supervision. -Work cooperatively with Afterschool Counselors, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.-Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.-Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to participants' needs, including those with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences. -Understand and communicate the YMCAu2019s core values and the goals of the school and Y Afterschool program to participants and caregivers.-Serve as a positive role model for participants.-Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate.-Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).-Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations. Desired Skills & Experience:-High School diploma or equivalent required.-Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with elementary-aged youth required.-General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.-Proficiency in another language (e.g., Spanish, French, Chinese - Mandarin, etc.) preferred.-Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.Benefits:The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more Benefit eligibility is determined by an individualu2019s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.How to Apply:If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your ru00e9sumu00e9 and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.Minimum Salary: 20.00Maximum Salary: 25.00Salary Unit: Hourly

Created: 2025-10-08