Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Inc.
Health Specialist - Almost Home Afterschool Program
22 days ago
Tarrytown
Job Description Now Hiring: Health Specialist - Almost Home Afterschool Program Location: Shames JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30 PM Program Dates: August 25, 2025 - June 26, 2026 Follows Tarrytown and Irvington School Calendars Do you have a warm, calm presence and a passion for working with children? Almost Home, our vibrant afterschool program for K-5th grade students, is seeking a compassionate and responsible Health Specialist to join our team. Position Overview: The Health Specialist acts as our program's on-site wellness lead-similar to a camp nurse-providing basic care and assessment for children who are feeling unwell or need minor first aid (band-aids, ice packs, etc.). This role also includes light administrative support and professional communication with parents. Key Responsibilities: • Respond to daily health-related needs of children in the program, • Provide basic first aid and monitor children feeling unwell, • Supervise any child waiting for early pick-up due to illness or injury, • Communicate professionally with families about health concerns, • Document all health visits in the medical log accurately and confidentially, • Someone nurturing, patient, and great with kids, • Strong communication skills with both children and adults, • Minimum of current CPR/First Aid and RTE (Responding to Emergencies) certification (Training can be provided for the right candidate), • Ability to follow health and safety protocols and maintain confidentiality, • Must be available for occasional early program days based on school calendar, • Program does not operate during school vacations or holidays, • This is a part-time position perfect for educators, caregivers, or anyone with youth experience and an interest in health/wellness