SEASONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

EMPOWERING COMMUNTIES TO THRIVE

Job Title :

Youth Development Professional Seasonal Department :

Youth and Teen Services -

Brownsville Reports To :

Program Manager FLSA Status :

Hourly, Non-Exempt, Seasonal Revision Date :

April 2026 Who is Good Samaritan? Good Samaritan Community Services is a 501(c) 3 organization that serves communities underserved by traditional social supports. We provide a continuum of integrated services to more than 3,500 individuals from the age of 6 weeks to 90 years of age. This includes more than 1,200 families via offices and locations in San Antonio, Brownsville, and other parts of South and West Texas. Good Samaritan began as mission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in 1939 and became an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas in 1951 under the leadership of Bishop Everett Jones. Since the inception of our ministry, we have focused on serving the health, education, social and workforce needs of our neighbors. Our mission is to "actively serve as a catalyst for change, supporting youth, individuals, and families by providing excellent community services to overcome economic poverty. We do this through a continuum of services designed to stabilize families, establish nurturing relationships, and foster self-sufficiency in those we serve through the programs and support we provide via our Family Services and Youth and Teen Departments. Position Summary The Seasonal Youth Development Professional is responsible for cultivating positive relationships with youth and delivering age- appropriate activities to keep youth learning during the summer. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, delivering curricula, supervising recreational activities, and tracking daily attendance in program activities. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required. One year of college in Education, Social Sciences, or Kinesiology preferred. One year's experience working with youth preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, according to business needs and requirements. CPR certification required or ability to obtain prior to starting Current and valid driver's license. Essential Duties & Functions Demonstrate adherence to the Core values of Good Samaritan Community Services. Develop and deliver curricula and write age-appropriate lesson plans according to the assigned theme and the YTS program model. Effectively deliver curriculum with a focus on literacy and STEM. Assist in building a positive camp culture by dressing in costume, role playing, and singing songs as needed. Assist in delivering assessments to youth. Supervise structured and unstructured recreation. Oversee scheduled participant mealtimes. Chaperone field trips as needed. Track daily attendance in program activities. Track participants' behavior and complete incident reports as required. Input required program data into appropriate data system(s) as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Senior Director of Youth and Teen Services. Supervisory Responsibilities Volunteers as assigned. Work Environment and Physical Demands This job requires the ability to work primarily outdoors in various weather conditions. Movement of documents and materials is required. The employee must occasionally lift or move between 25 - 35 pounds and operate a motor vehicle. Requires standing, walking, kneeling, hearing, typing, and good hand-eye coordination. These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel and hours Local and regional travel may be required. This is a seasonal, full-time, summer position which begins June 1st and ends July 24th. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM with a total of 320 work hours. Hours and dates may change based on agency needs. Benefits and Compensation Salary is $14.00/hour. Compensation offered for this position is based upon the successful candidate's education, skills, and experience.