Lead Staff Licensed Care

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Staff Discount

401K (pending eligibility requirements

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties in Richland, WA is seeking a Lead Staff – Lewis & Clark to support school-age youth development. Under Site Coordinator supervision, you will plan and implement activities aligned with our mission to promote physical, mental and social growth.

The role emphasizes safety, positive relationships, and effective behavior management in a busy club setting. Requires youth experience, 12 college credits, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience working with youth.
• 12 college credits completed.
• Experience in program planning or activity design.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.
• Able to stay poised and energetic in a busy environment.
• Capacity to plan multiple tasks and resolve problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to varied needs and interests.
• Promote and market programs to Club members.
• Contribute to the Club's climate for youth development and success.
• Establish and enforce behavior rules and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and program supplies.
• Keep classroom organized and clean.
• Comply with administrative policies and Washington WACs.
• Attend required meetings and trainings to improve competence.
• Assist the Site Coordinator in leading assistant staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth experience

Classroom management

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Positive, energetic attitude

Bilingual pay bonus eligibility

Education

12 college credits

Tools

Software tracking system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richland, WA 99352

Salary Range: $17.66 - $20.48 Hourly

Lead Staff – Lewis & Clark

SUPERVISOR

Site Coordinator/and Area Director

Status

Full time – average 32 hours a work with the Ability to work up to 40 hrs/wk,

Benefits

• Optional medical benefits, dental and vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation time and Sick
• Staff Child Discount
• 401K (pending eligibility requirements)

Starting Salary Range

$17.66-20.48/Hour DOQ/DOE

$.50/hr additional pay for bi-lingual staff (assessment required)

Organization Description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is committed to empowering all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Consistent with our values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, and Passion for Youth; we provide a broad range of programs and activities focused on our priority outcomes of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship. Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties began in 1995 and now serves over 2200 club members each year at multiple club locations. The Club is currently working with community partners to establish additional club sites in underserved communities.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Lead Staff will plan and implement a variety of materials and resources to promote physical, mental and social development for school-age youth. The Lead Staff member visibly enjoys working with children, strives to create an environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills. The Lead Staff member fosters positive relationships with children, families, staff and school personnel. The Lead should be passionate about implementing great programming in a busy environment.

Job Functions

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program. Activities should also be consistent with the organization's mission and priority outcome areas.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children's varying needs and interests.
• Promote and market programs to Club members.
• Contribute to the creation of the Club's overall climate for youth development and success.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Work to maintain upkeep of equipment.
• Manage program supplies.
• Help to maintain organization and cleanliness of classroom.
• Enforce administrative policies and procedures and Washington Administrative Codes (WAC's).
• Attend required meetings and trainings in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Help, under the guidance of the Site Coordinator, lead assistant staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience working with youth.
• 12 college credits
• Experience in program planning.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to remain poised, positive, and energetic in a busy work environment.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 30-Hour STARS Certificate (preferred)
• Tuberculosis Test (preferred)
• MMR Vaccine or a medical or religious exemption
• CPR/First Aid Card (Preferred)
• Blood Borne Pathogens Training (Preferred)
• Food Handlers Card (Preferred)
• Comfortable with basic computer skills and capable of learning a software tracking system quickly.
• Be able to lift 40lbs.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.