Youth Development Professional

Youth Development Professional 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars The Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle is looking to hire Youth Development Professionals at it's Jefferson County Unit.

Primary Function:

Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates programs within a specific program area such as 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 the

Youth Development Outcomes:

• promote and stimulate program participation;
• provide guidance and at ALL times be a role model to members! Program Development and Implementation Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.
• may be asked to prepare periodic activity reports Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety to all members, quality in programs at all times.

Supervision Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings and trainings.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be on time and ready to work at designated start time.
• Participate in special programs and events.
• Daily clean up in necessary areas of the club/school.

Relationships:

Internal:

Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss ideas, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; advise/counsel AND most importantly be a friend and role model.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid state issued ID
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent This is an EOE drug-free workplace.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$13.27 per hour Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location:

In person