What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist -Kearsarge Area position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH?
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to support our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.
The Program Specialist role directs and manages overall daily operations of a site/program with the primary concern for a comprehensive, outcome-driven program and service delivery. Also supervises staff, handles personnel issues, manages the facility, manages a budget, volunteers, and membership administration when covering for a specific site/program. Will be asked to cover multiple sites/programs based on Club needs.
This is a full-time 35-hour plus-per-week, non-exempt position.
Duties
Leadership
-Establishes site programs, activities, and services that prepare youth for success and creates an outcome-driven Club experience.
-Promotes and stimulates program participation; registers new members and participates in their club orientation process
-Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
-Ensures that all childcare licensing requirements per the NH Childcare Licensing Bureau are implemented.
-Ensures a healthy, safe environment, with well-maintained facilities, equipment, and supplies.
-Compiles regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance, and participation.
Resource Development
-Participates in the grant application process providing ideas for funding programs and other services.
-Assists with fundraising events and initiatives.
-Develops and increases the visibility of the Club programs through daily schedule posting, event announcements, and dissemination of information through advertising, flyers, and social media.
Relationships/Partnership Development/Public Relations
-Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisors to receive/provide information discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, advise/counsel.
-Maintains professional contact with community members, community leaders and organizations, Club parents, and others to assist in resolving situations and in order to develop and maintain partnerships.
-Develops and maintains public relations to increase the visibility of programs, services, and activities within the Club and the community.
-Will work at different locations/programs as needed. Must be willing to travel.
Requirements
A program director in a school-age program shall be at least 20 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), and have at least one of the following:
(1) Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a site director in a school-age program on or before the effective date of these rules in 2022;
(2) A minimum of an associate’s degree in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university;
(3) Certification of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1000 hours of experience working with children in a licensed child care program, recreation program, or a public or private elementary school;
(4) A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, from an accredited college plus 1000 hours of experience working with children;
(5) Current certification as an educator by the Department of Education; or
(6) Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours and:
a. Current certification as a para II educator by the Department of Education; or
b. Both of the following:
1. Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other fields of study focused on children, through an accredited college or university and a written plan on file for completion of at least 3 additional credits as specified; and
2. Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a site director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least 6 credits as specified in b.1. shall be on file for review by the department.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
•All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
•This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.
Nice To Haves
To learn more about our organization please visit www.nhyouth.org
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement (403B) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Discount
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
Salary : $43,888 - $46,350