Lead Adaptive Needs Counselor

YMCA of Metro Atlanta

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Atlanta, GeorgiaFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

(including, but not limited to): Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.

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

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.

Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and/or hearing.

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 Lead Adaptive Needs Counselor – YMCA.

Key Skills

Adaptive Needs ProgrammingChild SupervisionLeadershipCustomer ServiceCrisis ManagementFirst AidCPRMS WordMS ExcelDatabase ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementProblem SolvingEnvironmental EducationSafety StandardsValues Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead 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, Leadership, Customer Service, Crisis Management, First Aid, CPR, MS Word. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Youth Development role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Adaptive Needs Counselor supports adaptive needs programming by providing guidance, safety, and leadership for children. Responsibilities include monitoring program quality, maintaining certifications, and reporting incident paperwork.

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