KAT Team Leader

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Job Posting: KAT Team Leader

Location: 2462 State Route 54A, Suite 130, PENN YAN, NY
Employment Type: 8:30am - 3:00pm Monday- Thursday

Salary: $16.25 an hour

General Description

The Team Leader is responsible for the daily implementation of programming for the Kids Adventure Time program in Yates County. This role ensures the smooth operation of the program,  which runs for six weeks 4 days during the summer starting in July, with the option to return the last three Fridays in October. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Training Attendance: 
• Participates in required training sessions focused on child behavior and agency policies.
• Site Setup and Cleanup: 
• Sets up the site daily, handling end-of-day cleanup, and maintaining the environment.
• Activity Implementation: 
• Ensures that youth participate in pre-scheduled activities and arrive on time. Prepare alternative activities in case scheduled ones fall through or additional engagement is needed.
• Mandated Reporting: 
• Reports any suspected neglect or abuse of enrolled youth to the New York State Hotlines as required by law. Inform supervisor of any concerns you may have.
• Team Leadership: 
• Oversees the youth and manage schedules and keep everyone on task.
• Safety Reporting: 
• Addresses and report any environmental safety concerns to the Program Coordinator or Site Supervisor.
• Additional Duties: 
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required. Some college preferred. 

Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle 

Experience: Experience working with at risk youth either through employment or volunteer experience preferred.   Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Additional Qualifications:

• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines 
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Possession a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques
• Provide effective, equitable, understandable and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy and other communication needs.

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.