Children's Recreation Assistant
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Launch
Syracuse, NY, US
Summary
Assistants are responsible for facilitating preplanned social-emotional and experiential activities for children ages 11-18 in various community settings. They must maintain a safe, positive, and organized environment while fostering interactions between students.
Job Description
Children’s Recreation Assistant
Reports to: Director of Education
Location: 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse NY (Variety of Community settings)
Part Time: One Saturday/month
Non-Exempt: $22.00/hour
About Us
LAUNCH has been proudly serving the greater Onondaga County area for over 40 years. Offering individualized services that foster learning, independence, and growth -- guided by the principle that learning is unique for each individual and occurs in all spheres of life. We serve and support anyone who seeks guidance in learning. This can include children, adults, families, parents, and caregivers from all backgrounds as well as learning styles.
About the Role
LAUNCH Connect and Thrive (Children’s Recreation) program is based on social emotional and experiential learning. Assistants will be responsible for facilitating preplanned activities for children ages 11-18 who are OPWDD eligible. Assistants will facilitate positive interactions between students in a variety of community settings. Maintaining a safe, positive and organized environment.
Our philosophy is to show children that learning can be a positive experience and we expect our teachers to exemplify that philosophy in the classroom and community.
Education & Experience
High school diploma
Experience working with children
Knowledge of disabilities preferred
Physical ability to supervise and participate in all activities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required skills include: Ability to integrate multi-age instructional strategies, critical thinking, basic technology/e-mail, reading comprehension, effective written and verbal expression.
Conditions of Employment
Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
LAUNCH, formerly the Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York (LDACNY), has been serving the Greater Syracuse community since 1985. Serving learners of all abilities and ages to gain greater independence to be successful in school, work and community.
Our current programs and services:
Educational Consulting: Assists parents/guardians to navigate the school system in order to create positive outcomes for their child with special needs.
Summer Programs: Three options based on age of the child: Summer Adventures In Learning (ages 6-11), Level Up (ages 12 & 13), Learning Without Borders (ages 14-16). The six week programs are academically based with a strong social-emotional component to address summer regression.
Employment: Individual support with job seekers to assist with job searches, exploration and career development. Also provides on-site job coaching.
Community Rehabilitation: Service provides one-to-one training to persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to develop or enhance the skills needed to live more independently in their homes or in the community.
Adult Social Group: A recreational program that provides adults with a disability opportunities for social engagement.
Career Solutions Academy: A work force prep program to earn a certificate as a cleaning technician.
To learn more about any of our programs or services, please visit our website at www.launchcny.org.
Founded
1977
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
LAUNCH, formerly the Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York (LDACNY), has been serving the Greater Syracuse community since 1985. Serving learners of all abilities and ages to gain greater independence to be successful in school, work and community.
Our current programs and services:
Educational Consulting: Assists parents/guardians to navigate the school system in order to create positive outcomes for their child with special needs.
Summer Programs: Three options based on age of the child: Summer Adventures In Learning (ages 6-11), Level Up (ages 12 & 13), Learning Without Borders (ages 14-16). The six week programs are academically based with a strong social-emotional component to address summer regression.
Employment: Individual support with job seekers to assist with job searches, exploration and career development. Also provides on-site job coaching.
Community Rehabilitation: Service provides one-to-one training to persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to develop or enhance the skills needed to live more independently in their homes or in the community.
Adult Social Group: A recreational program that provides adults with a disability opportunities for social engagement.
Career Solutions Academy: A work force prep program to earn a certificate as a cleaning technician.
To learn more about any of our programs or services, please visit our website at www.launchcny.org.
Founded
1977
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
