Youth Development Professional- School Sites

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Rauschenhammermühle; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A community-focused organization is seeking a Youth Development Professional in Rauschenhammermühle, Germany. This role involves assisting with school-age childcare programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and providing a safe and engaging environment for children aged 6-12. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and be a positive role model for children. Part-time hours available with benefits after one year of service.

Leistungen

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits after one year

Vision & Dental after one year

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• First Aid/CPR Certification required or to be completed within two months.
• Must pass background checks.

Aufgaben

• Assist in managing a quality childcare program.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing requirements.
• Supervise and engage with children aged 6-12.

Kenntnisse

Child supervision

First Aid/CPR

Communication

Ausbildung

School Age Site Assistant Certificate

School Age Site Coordinator Certificate

FBI clearance

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware for over 90 years. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be part of positive peer groups, and offer programs that teach life skills, conflict resolution, and develop character.

Youth Development Professional

About Us

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware for over 90 years. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

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; address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities, including equipment condition, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and 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 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 School Age Site Assistant Certificate

Level II

• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive an 8-passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire
• 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-passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire

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

Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel. Employees are subject to transfer between departments and club sites as needs arise.

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 weighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
• Typically bend, stoop, walk and sometimes run while interacting with children in various activities.
• Ability to perform duties under stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accurately with tact and impartiality.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work Hours

Monday–Friday, 7:00am–9:00am and 3:00pm–6:00pm

Part-Time Employee Benefits and Incentives

Medical Benefits - Part-time employees who meet ACA guidelines are eligible for benefits after one year of service averaging 30 hours per week.

Vision & Dental - After one year of service averaging 25 hours per week.

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: This description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.