What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Professional position at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley?
TITLE: Youth Development Professional
REPORTS TO: Unit Director
STATUS: Non-Exempt (Non-profit organization)
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS (Duties include, but are not limited to):
- Promotes safety of members, quality programs, and positive appearance of the Club at all times.
- Provides positive guidance, discipline and role modeling to members at all times.
- Plans, organizes, and implements a range of program services within the 5 core areas and provides program reports as need.
- Promotes and stimulates program participation
- Participates in staff meetings, special initiatives, and events as directed by the Unit Director.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required with some post secondary training highly preferred
- Working knowledge of specific content areas (core programs)
- Experiential knowledge required and academic knowledge preferred regarding the physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs of children from kindergarten to high school age
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Skills in fostering youth development, through encouragement, engagement, involvement and emotional support
- Understanding of human relations, leadership and problem solving
- Basic computer skills - including basic operating skills (keyboard, mouse, etc)
- Willingness to be trained on additional skills as your position dictates
- Pass Mandatory Background/Sex offender check
- Valid driver’s license and clear driving record that will meet insurance carrier requirements (applicants 25 and older)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $13.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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