Are you a patient, thoughtful and supportive leader?

Are you passionate about working with our San Diego youth?

Are you 18 or older?

Join us at the Y – as an Inclusion Leader!

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATION(S) BELOW!

South County Expanded Learning Programs
(Chula Vista | San Ysidro | National City)

Y would I apply?

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Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

Help facilitate inclusion of participant into typical program day
Work individually with a participant with special needs
Ensure safety and well-being of participants
Provide physical and personal care hygiene
Provide continual supervision and comfort to participants and serve as a leader and positive role model
Provide resources and effective strategies that support the participant to other staff
Facilitate activities, academic enrichment, games, crafts and other program activities
Create an age appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

Must be 18 or older
High School Diploma or GED
Education may vary per the department or program of hire:
- Completion of 48 college units, or passed CAPE/Instructional Aide proficiency exam, or 12 units in Child Development or related field
- “Related Fields” can include: Arts, Early Childhood Education, Education, Humanities, Physical Education, Psychology, Recreation, Sociology, and Theater
1 – 2 years of advanced experience working with participants with special needs/social-emotional/behavior support needs ages 0-21
Experience in behavior modification strategies and reinforcement systems are desirable
The physical ability to work with participants who require diapering and/or lifting services
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
- American Red Cross
- American Heart Association
- American Safety & Health Institute
Fingerprint clearance from DOJ/FBI required prior to working; additional CACI clearance depending on the department of hire

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