Programs Director Jobs in Lacey, WA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening 
community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Site Director sub directs, 
and supervises the site activities of the School Age Child Care Program of the South Sound YMCA in the absence 
of the Site Director or replaces absent staff as directed by the Program Director and/or Sr. Program Director.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become part of the Y family. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Be available for up to 3 shifts per week, and/or up to 12 shifts per month. A shift is considered 1 AM shift or 1 PM shift. Available shifts are dependent upon staffing needs resulting in variability of hours offered.

2. Temporarily supervise staff/volunteers to provide a safe and healthy environment and a quality program

3. Supports the monitoring of and whereabouts of Y-care youth both inside and especially outside when playing in the open to meet safety standards and protocols.

4. Supports in implementing enrichment activities and appropriately involves staff in its delivery

5. Maintains good YMCA relationships with children, parents/guardians, community and school staff

6. Sees that all appropriate supplies required to run a quality program are available during scheduled planning hours.

7. Reads and becomes familiar with licensing regulations; sees that the program meets all the requirements as set by the State; immediately report any problems to the assigned Program Director.

8. Turns in completed paperwork by required deadlines.

9. Attend required and appropriate trainings and staff meetings.

10. Supports the reporting and documenting of all injuries, accidents, and incidents for Y-care youth and staff, and filing the appropriate reports related to behavior, injury, accidents, etc.

11. Reads and follows the guidelines of the policy manual \Dresses in clean, neat clothing appropriate for indoor and outdoor educational and recreational activities; maintains a high standard of personal The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. appearance and grooming, including personal hygiene, in accordance with standards set by the YMCA personnel policy.

12. Maintain site in accordance with school district standards by doing such custodial duties as necessary to leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground in clean, orderly condition.

13. Maintain accurate time and attendance records through Paycom system.

14. Other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

• Engaging Community

• Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be 21 years of age

2. Education: Completed 30 college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by DCYF (Department of Children Youth and Families).

3. Submit your college transcripts to MERIT for evaluation.

4. Possess at least two years of experience working with children; volunteers; cooperate with school personnel in a positive, professional manner; maintain a facility in accordance with state licensing regulations and YMCA requirements; relate well to children and their families.

5. Training: meet and maintain training standards set by the state of Washington as a childcare professional, including completion of 30-hour childcare basics training and 10 additional yearly hours.

6. Complete required DCYF trainings within the first 7 days of employment.

7. Pass background check through DCYF and SSYMCA.

8. Provide proof of current TB and MMR vaccination/immunization records upon hire, must be completed within the first 7 days of employment and prior to first day of working with children.

Has the following documentation on file at the site, the YMCA Child Care Office, and digitally on the employee’s Paycom profile within expressed time limits after hire:

• First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens training completed within 45 days of hire

• New Employee Orientation completed within 45 days of hire

• Food Handlers Card completed within the first 7 days of employment or have a current Food Handlers Card

• Proof of Auto Insurance.