Attendance Success Champion (Dodge YMCA)

Summary

The Dodge 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. 
 

Qualifications

• 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.

Duties

• 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 child’s 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 participants’ 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 YMCA’s 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.