Program Specialist

,Position Overview

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County are looking for a Program Specialist to plan, implement, and supervise programs and high yield learning activities with our Club Members.

Program Duties:

• Follow the Youth Development Strategy - Instill in youth feelings of Belonging, Usefulness, Influence and Competence (BUIC).
• In keeping with the Formula for Impact objectives effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members.
• Ensure engagement, stimulate participation, and promote consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities.
• Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling to members and overall direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress.
• Plan special events, such as guest speakers, performances or field trips.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members including maintaining a ratio of staff to members of 1:25 or less.
• Support members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully.
• Plan and facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects.
• Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and other administrative duties.
• Gain a working knowledge of grant outcome expectations and report results as requested.

Program Supervision:

• Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members and providing motivation and encouragement for up to 25 members.
• Mandatory cleaning of program area daily.
• Ensure that program equipment is in good condition and instruct members in the proper use of the equipment.
• Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to members and peers.
• Work actively with volunteers to guide them regarding member activities and needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in training and staff development activates.
• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May drive Club van.
• May input program data into database.
• Complete trainings as required.
• May be required to help out in multiple areas as needed.
• Clean area as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED (or working towards).
• Must be passionate about working with kids, experience is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a level II background check and drug screen.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (or obtain within the first three months of employment).

Compensation

This position offers $18 per hour.

Schedule

Monday-Friday with hours between 1:0 pm and 6:30 pm. (Could be before or after depending on the location and situation of the day.) Typical Non-School Day & Summer Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday and a shift would fall between the hours of 7:30 AM to 5:30PM. (Could be before or after depending on the location and situation of the day.) There may be occasional weekend work with advance notice.

Locations

Hobe Sound

Stuart

Indiantown

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 27.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Youth Care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18