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We are looking for a receptionist in our Child Development Center. We are looking for one part-time employee to cover the Welcome Desk from around 1pm to 6pm Monday through Friday.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility; provides clerical and customer service assistance to the parents and staff in the Child Development Center; and insures the highest quality of service on a daily basis to all program participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide support to teachers and administrative CDC staff as needed and directed.
2. Supervise the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
3. Maintain knowledge of and follow all licensing rules, Y policies and procedures, and Child Development policies and procedures.
4. Cultivate positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members.
5. Help maintain the cleanliness and safety of all areas in the Child Development Center.
6. Maintain required program records.
7. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
8. Act as a role model for YMCA values- respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring.
9. Understand the confidentiality needed regarding program participants, parents and staff information and records.
10. Build positive, friendly relationships by greeting parents and children, check ID’s, on anyone picking up a child that you do not personally know, question any strangers in the child care area.
11. Call parents when child becomes ill and assure signature of parent on accident/incident report form at time of pick up.
12. Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of necessary computer programs.
13. Prepare daily deposits of program participant payments and cash out payment drawer daily.
14. Secure the office area daily.
15. Enter new program participants files into the computer, upon receipt of enrollment paperwork and assure all information needed has been completed. If missing information, follow up with the parent to secure the information as soon as possible.
16. Conduct an update of all program participant files, and medical forms, on a yearly basis, verifying all contact information to assure correct addresses, phone numbers and emergency contacts.
17. Complete and submit monthly Scholastic Book orders. Upon receipt of materials ordered, audit order and deliver books to appropriate program departments.
18. Complete computer participant file changes at the beginning of each new session.
19. Process and file away inactive program participant files in the storage room.
20. Maintain reception area in a neat and clean order daily making sure counters and desk areas are clear of clutter and are wiped clean at least once a week.
21. Maintain an adequate inventory of first aid supplies and order additional supplies as needed.
22. Complete copying, typing and word processing assignments, i.e. permission slips, staff letters, calendars, menus, information to parents, etc., as requested.
23. Complete letters and mailing envelopes for scholarship recipients as requested.
24. Complete CDC filing, answer phones, record and deliver messages.
25. Complete annual youth abuse prevention training and other related trainings
26. Performs other duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Part-time: Monday through Friday from 1pm to 6pm
BENEFITS:
- Free Membership at the YMCA
- Discount on Child Care
- Discount on YMCA Programs
To apply today, stop by the Welcome Center to pick up an application or download one from our website at https://sidney-ymca.org/employment . We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $16.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
