Youth Development Professional (Lacy)

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as Education, Special Education, Social Recreation, Arts & Crafts, and Physical Education.

KEY ROLES

(Essential Job Responsibilities): Prepare Youth for Success Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of

Youth Development Outcomes:

Promote and stimulate program participation. Register new members and participate in their club orientation process. Provide guidance and role modeling to members. Program Development and Implementation Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

May participate in special programs and/or events.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

High School diploma or GED. Experience in working with children. Knowledge of youth development. Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Ability to deal with the general public. Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth. Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment. Valid State Driver's License or ID