Youth Development Professional

@ Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana; Grand-Laviers; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A community youth organization seeks a Youth Development Professional in Grand-Laviers to provide engaging programs for children. Responsibilities include monitoring activities and developing relationships with members. Candidates should have experience with children and knowledge of youth development, with CPR and First Aid certifications being a plus. This part-time role includes afternoon and summer hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Physical requirements include sight, hearing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily programs and services for club members.
• Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety and quality.
• Create an environment that facilitates youth development.

Connaissances

Experience working with children

Knowledge of youth development

Ability to motivate youth

Ability to organize and supervise members

CPR and First Aid certifications

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Position

Youth Development Professional

Location

Abbeville, Louisiana (Boys & Girls Club)

Job Information

Job Id: 450 | # of Openings: 1 | Reports to: Unit Director
Hours: Part‑time (20‑25 hrs/week school year; 25‑35 hrs/week summer). Availability: 7:30‑5:30 M‑F summer; 2:30‑7:00 M‑F school year

Primary Function

Youth Development Professionals are responsible for providing daily programs, services and activities for club members, consistent with the organization’s youth development mission and goals. Responsibilities include core program areas and member well‑being on and off club premises, and developing positive relationships with members.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development outcomes.
• Promote and stimulate program participation.
• Register new members and participate in their club orientation process; provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop‑in members and visitors.
• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the unit at all times. Prepare daily activity reports.

Supervision

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly unit staff meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive for club activities periodically.
• Perform other duties as assigned by program lead or unit director.

Relationships

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with club staff (professional and volunteer), club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

Skills / Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Experience working with children.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• CPR and First Aid certifications a plus.
• Valid identification.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work Environment: High energy club environment – 100% time working with children. Regular local travel required. Work schedule may include weekends, depending upon scheduling requirements.

Physical & Mental Requirements: High energy level; comfortable performing multi‑faceted projects in conjunction with day‑to‑day activities; superior interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, as well as bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting 5‑50 lbs on a daily basis. Skills essential for successful communication include speaking and writing.

Disclaimer

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements which may be inherent in the position. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.