EXTENDED DAY TREATMENT (EDT) PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

JOB SUMMARY
The EDT Program Volunteer, under the supervision of the identified Child Development Specialist II, is responsible for maintaining a healthy, therapeutic, and safe environment for the children in his/her care. The Program Volunteer uses a nurturing relationship and various therapeutic and socio-recreational activities in guiding children and helping them learn the competencies needed to lead responsible and fulfilling lives. The Program Volunteer acts as a healthy role model and uses established therapeutic techniques, while concentrating on behavior management and positive behavior change. The Program Volunteer promotes social growth and development among the children served. The Program Volunteer demonstrates professional competency and proper utilization of supervision and consultation with other professionals.

RESPONSIBLITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Securing the safety of all children in all situations.
• Learning and adhering to agency and department policies and procedures.
• Functioning as a healthy role model.
• Demonstrating techniques that enhance problem-solving skills and enable growth and maturity.
• Reporting critical information in a timely manner to CDS II.
• Reacting to emergencies appropriately.
• Managing and assisting in the modification of child behavior.
• Conducting any other related work to ensure the physical and emotional needs of the children are met and that the program continues to operate effectively.
• Maintaining a clean, nurturing and culturally sensitive environment in the program.
• Assisting in the creation of appropriate marketing tools to educate children, families and service providers about the program.
• Assisting CDS during structured activities (e.g. preparing material in advance).
• Providing additional support to children (e.g. homework, reading, etc.)
• Assisting in the creation of appropriate marketing tools to educate children, families and service providers about the program (e.g. Teenbook, Parent Guidebooks, KidBooks).
• Assist in the preparation of our summer program (e.g. calling different vendors for time of operation and cost), as appropriate.
• Utilizing personal strengths and talents to enhance program activities and structure.
• Active participation in program and agency wide trainings, as well as, participation in team and all staff agency meetings, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements: At least 2 years of related experience preferred. High School education or equivalent is necessary. Matriculating in BA program with co-op opportunities.

Licensure Requirements: Valid driver's license with a willingness to secure Public Service License, CPR/First Aid.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements: Knowledge of basic child development, issues related to the effects of abuse and neglect; ability to work with diverse populations, to communicate with children in a supportive, sympathetic, nurturing manner, to implement behavior management strategies, to be action-oriented in achieving program goals and solving problems, to maintain professionalism in difficult and stressful situations, skills in oral and written expression.

Personal Characteristics: Ability to be a good team player and ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach to job and others, to be insightful, self reflecting, and aware of impact on others, to be patient and empathic, to show good judgment in pressured situations. Organized and timely.

Cultural Competency: Familiarity, sensitivity, and experience working with diverse populations. Bi-lingual/bicultural skills preferred.

Physical Abilities: Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. These essential functions include but are not limited to, the abilities to supervise groups of children and conduct various therapeutic and socio-recreational activities that involve movement and interaction with children.

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