SACC Counselor

Somerset County YMCA

Somerville, NJ

Posted: over a month ago
$14 Hourly
Part-Time

Job Description

Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Somerville YMCA is looking for great individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of the school aged children in our communities. Becoming a an After School Counselor will give you an opportunity to expand on skills you will need later on in life including leadership, communication, problem solving, and more.

The Counselor will assist the Lead Counselor and will help the children with homework, create a fun and safe environment, and bring new ideas and games to the program.

You will have some experience working with children and be comfortable handling difficult situations as needed. You will also have the ability to learn and think critically and quickly to handle situations as they arise.

Hours: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.