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Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club
Youth Development Professional (Martens)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$49,104 / year median in Illinois
+18% projected growth
Job Description
The Youth Development Professional (Martens Center) collaborates with a team to deliver engaging activities and programs geared towards Club members aged 6-11 in the core areas of Character & Leadership, Education & Enrichment, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports & Recreation. This role requires creativity, energy, open-mindedness, initiative, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of elementary-aged youth. This is an hourly part-time position.
Schedule:
Currently we are looking for the following shifts: Monday- Friday 1pm
- 6pm Monday & Wednesday 1pm
- 6pm Responsibilities Collaborate with Unit Director, Coordinator, and fellow Specialists to plan, organize, and deliver Boys & Girls Club curriculum, programs, and activities Provide direct supervision to Club members, actively engaging in programs and services Foster positive, professional relationships with and between Club members Apply classroom and behavior management techniques as needed and report areas of concern to supervisor Prepare incident reports and provide suggestions or feedback on appropriate discipline; participate in conferences regarding youth behavior as requested Ensure daily service reports reflect accurate member attendance and participation Provide and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment by reviewing programming and facilities and supervising members Communicate professionally with members, their families, staff, and partners to uphold a positive Club image Serve as a role model to Club members, modeling appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct Support the enforcement of Club rules and expectations and provide informal guidance and discipline to members Utilize MyClubHub to accurately track daily member attendance and program participation Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.