Adaptive Needs Counselor

YMCA of Metro Atlanta

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Atlanta, GeorgiaFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join YMCA of Metro Atlanta as a Adaptive Needs Counselor – YMCA in Atlanta, GA.

Key Responsibilities

Stay updated on current issues regarding adaptive needs programming.

Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.

Requirements

ERGONOMICS: Ability to work actively outdoors and/or indoors while supervising children.

Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel.

Ability to lift and carry equipment to appropriate destinations or affect the carrying of such equipment.

Benefits & Compensation

package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join YMCA of Metro Atlanta as a Adaptive Needs Counselor – YMCA.

Key Skills

Adaptive Needs ProgrammingChild SupervisionFirst AidCPRCustomer ServiceInterpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementLeadershipSafety Protocol Implementation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adaptive Needs Counselor at YMCA of Metro Atlanta a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Youth Development physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Youth Development — Physician Career Context

This Youth Development position at YMCA of Metro Atlanta is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Adaptive Needs Programming, Child Supervision, First Aid, CPR, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Youth Development role.

Core responsibilities: The Adaptive Needs Counselor provides guidance, safety, and leadership for children in adaptive needs programming. Responsibilities include implementing safety protocols, maintaining certifications, and ensuring a high level of service for participants and parents.

About WeekdayDoc

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