Youth Development Assistant

• Provides continuous supervision to program participants. 
• Ensures programs run smoothly and handles any emergency situations and discipline problems that may arise.
• Assists with the daily snack distribution and the summer breakfast and lunch program.
• Maintains accurate participant records including group attendance, bus log,  incident and accident reports, student comment log, etc.
• Ensures Quality Improvement Standards (QIS) are met.
• Assists with coordination and implementation of recreational programs and activities.
• Serves as a bus aide for school pick-ups and field trips, ensuring safety and supervision of all participants. 
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures safety, security, and cleanliness of facility, equipment and vehicles.
• Communicates to appropriate program supervisor any problem, conflict or concern that may arise.
• Works special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum standards of developmentally appropriate practices for children, youth and/or teens, depending on assignments.
• Basic supervision and safety procedures. 
• Basic programming for specific activities, sports, arts & crafts, etc.
• Sports rules and regulations and ability to execute them as needed.

• Pass and maintain the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Live Scan Clearinghouse Level II background check.
• Handle various situations simultaneously, in a noisy and busy environment, or while operating a motor vehicle.
• Work with a diverse population.
• Participate and lead groups of children in various recreation activities.
• Learn and implement policies, procedures, rules and regulations as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip inspection and operate city vehicles on all roadways in a variety of weather conditions.
• Be available to work Camp Programs (Winter, Spring and Summer).
• Administer Basic First Aid as needed and CPR in an emergency.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform light maintenance and custodial duties.
• Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department.
• Support the Department and City’s Mission, Values and Goals.

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• One (1) year experience working or volunteering with children in different age groups in a structured setting.
• First Aid and basic CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed within 90 days of hire:
  • Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
  • Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
  • Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)
  • Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours) 

• The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed within twelve (12) months of hire:
  • Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours) OR
  • Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
  • Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours)

Salary : $15 - $16