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Hours:

Aquatics Center Hours

Sunday7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Monday5:15 am - 8:30 pm

Tuesday5:15 am - 8:30 pm

Wednesday5:15 am - 8:30 pm

Thursday5:15 am - 8:30 pm

Friday5:15 am - 7:30 pm

Saturday7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fitness Center Hours

Sunday7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monday5:15 am - 9:00 pm

Tuesday5:15 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday5:15 am - 9:00 pm

Thursday5:15 am - 9:00 pm

Friday5:15 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Holiday Hours:

Monday, April 22

Erev Passover

5:15 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23

Passover (Day 1)

Closed
Friday, May 24

Memorial Day

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Special Needs Counselor: Almost Home – Plus (after-school program)

Special Needs Counselor: Almost Home – Plus

 

Almost Home at the Shames JCC on the Hudson is a warm, safe, stimulating, and professionally supervised after-school enrichment program for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Free transportation to the JCC is provided by the Tarrytown and Irvington school districts. The program offers age-appropriate activities in an educational, recreational and social setting.

As part of our Almost Home after-school program, Almost Home Plus is our after-school program for children who need support due to cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral differences requiring more individualized attention to ensure a safe, fun, and successful experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend all program dates, trainings, and meetings
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate understanding for different abilities
  • Support and engage participants in all activities
  • Ensure participants’ safety

Requirements:

  • 1 to 2+ years of experience working with grade school children
  • High school degree (or equivalent), bachelor degree preferred in subject area relating to social services, education, or developmental disabilities
  • Preferred experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
    • Ability to work during program days/hours:
      Days: Mondays through Fridays, excluding school holidays and JCC closings
      Hours: From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • A minimum commitment of two (regularly scheduled) days per week is required; a commitment of five days per week is preferred
  • Ability to attend scheduled training and staff meetings:
    • Pre-program training
    • Regular staff meetings approximately one Sunday per month
  • Experience working with children with special needs is a plus; please note on your application
  • Experience working with children during recreational swim is a plus; please note on your application
  • Upon hiring, this job requires fingerprinting, background check and Tuberculosis test.

Send resumes to [email protected].

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