Join YWCA Hartford Team and make a difference in the Hartford community!

Summer 2023 Position

Apply directly to the YWCA of Hartford Region via this link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/8dadfb36-a00b-40af-a21c-5c5d48732b0f/YWCA-Hartford-Region-Inc

Description

• Responsible for the supervision, programming and safety of campers assigned to their group;
• Create a climate in the group that will foster the goals and objectives of the YWCA;
• Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect;
• Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers? expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, and staff;
• Support and contribute to a safe, clean environment for staff and customers;
• Is familiar with and carryout emergency procedures, building rules and regulations;
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, wearing appropriate uniform and nametag, and prepared for all assignments;
• Keep accurate, detailed records of incident reports and other necessary documentation;
• Participate in training and other professional development activities to enhance knowledge and understanding of racial justice and woman?s empowerment.
• Align programs and services both implicitly with mission of eliminating racism and empowering women; Provides a safe environment and program for all participants.

• Personal hygiene, safety & manners;
• Camper personal interactions with respect to others;
• Camper participation in all camp activities;
• Camper personal growth, self-confidence and independence;
• Other duties as assigned;
• HAVE FUN!

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age;
• Must possess values consistent with the mission of YWCA;
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required (YWCA can provide training);
• Must meet all state licensing requirements;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Seek to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with key stakeholders, i.e., staff, volunteers, interns, board members, and community members;
• Demonstrated skill in the understanding of cultural differences;
• Engage in (or commits to) personal and professional development on diversity, equity and inclusion issues;
• Demonstrate a willingness to examine one?s biases, assumptions, and attitudes;
• Maintain productive work relationships while considering multiple perspectives;
• Demonstrate awareness of one?s and others? social identities (e.g., race, gender, disability status, religion, etc.) and their relevance in the workplace;
• Experience resolving cross-cultural conflicts effectively;
• Promote a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment in which concerns are addressed effectively.