Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 18,067 - 24,090; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits for eligible employees

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware seeks a Youth Worker to assist in operating a quality school-age childcare program for children ages 6–12. The role involves complying with state licensing requirements and ensuring safe, engaging programs aligned with the club’s core strategies.

The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old and possess relevant certifications such as the School Age Site Assistant Certificate. Part-time employees meeting service criteria may be eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Required to maintain a high energy level.
• Must have First Aid/CPR Certification within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Childcare Director with developing programs for children ages 6–12.
• Ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities.
• Maintain productive relationships with parents and school faculty.

Skills

Ability to work with children

First Aid/CPR Certification

Communication skills

Education

School Age Site Assistant Certificate

School Age Site Coordinator Certificate

School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Childcare or Program Director, the youth worker is responsible for assisting with the development and effective operation of a quality school-age childcare program that complies with current Delacare rules for school-age centers.

Essential Functions

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school-age childcare centers.
• Assist the Childcare or Program Director in delivering age-appropriate programs and activities for children ages 6–12, aligned with Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy.
• Help ensure the safe implementation of all programs and activities, including condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, and weather considerations.
• Assist in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and applicable state licensing regulations.
• Maintain productive relationships with parents, school faculty, administrators, staff, and other visitors to the Club.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
• Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS.
• Contribute toward the development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• 18 years of age or older
• Must have a School Age Site Assistant Certificate

Level II

• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive an 8-patient van (valid driver’s license with <5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of hire date
• Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education

Level III

• Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education
• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive an 8-patient van (valid driver’s license with <5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of hire date

More information on levels of certification: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/cms/lib/DE01922744/Centricity/Domain/534/SA%20Qualifications%20for%20Packets%202015.pdf

• All Levels must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per DelaCare regulations.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Varying from indoor to outdoor settings, with occasional statewide travel for training. Employees may be transferred between departments, clubs, or school sites as organizational needs change.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with children ages 6–12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• Frequently lift, carry, or move objects up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
• Often bend, stoop, walk, or run while interacting with children throughout the day.
• Make timely decisions under stress with tact and impartiality.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work Hours

Monday–Friday

PT Employee Benefits Incentives

Medical Benefits – Part-time employees who meet the criteria of at least one year of service averaging 30 hours per week are eligible per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines.

Vision & Dental – Eligibility after one year of service averaging 25 hours per week.

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.