Job Information
Just for Kids Family Welcome Specialist - 2023-2024 School Year in Amherst Apply, New York
Family Welcome Specialist - 2023-2024 School Year
Amherst
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.
Company Information
Just for Kids is a community centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg and Williamsville, St. Andrew's Country Day School in Kenmore, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Aurora Waldorf School in West Falls.
Position Summary
The Family Welcome Specialist is responsible for cheerfully greeting guardians and signing out children in accordance with the Just for Kids protocol. The Family Welcome Specialist ensures that the child(ren) are only released to adults on the approved pick-up list (verified through guardian IDs and child’s profile).
Communicate parent arrival to the corresponding staff member.
Daily communication with participating families – program updates, events, and “need to know” information.
Help to maintain a positive work climate.
Ensure children are escorted to their guardians in a timely and efficient manner.
Check guardian’s ID alongside the child’s approved pick-up list confirming the guardian is approved to pick up the child.
Develop proficiency with the Just for Kids attendance software.
Maintenance of accurate record keeping (i.e. attendance records); sign out the students.
Provide direct competent supervision of children at all times, while escorting children to guardian.
Step into ratio as needed; performing Team Leader duties and responsibilities as needed while continuously greeting parents.
Schedule
Monday through Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm on days school is in session. Additional hours available.
Benefits
Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses
Paid Sick Time
Stellar Dental Discount Plan
Just for Kids School-Age Program Discount - Free Childcare
401(k)
Requirements
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of background checks and fingerprinting.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to multitask in an organized manner.
Ability to provide cheerful and supportive customer service to parents at pickup.
Physical Requirements:This position is fairly active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
Salary Description
$15.00 / Hour