Program Aid/Specialist- Lakelands area Teen Center

Be GREAT Academy; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,220; Part time

Job summary

Be GREAT Academy is seeking a Program Specialist/Aid Sub in Greenwood, SC to plan and supervise activities for youth. This part-time position runs Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Responsibilities include guiding youth, implementing programs, and maintaining records. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and demonstrate effective communication. The position offers an hourly rate of $12.00 to $12.50 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with youth.
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Keep records of participants, schedules, and program results.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of youth development

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Classification: Part-time; Monday-Friday between the hours of 3:00 pm-8:00 pm; $12.00-$12.50 an hour; August-May; summer hours vary

General Function

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and programs. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times. Program Specialist/Aid Subs will only report to work when needed to sites in their selected region.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with staff, youth, parents, local community leaders, schools, and churches
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of youth development.
• BI-LINGUAL IN ENGLISH/SPANISH A PLUS
• Understand the Clubs' philosophy, vision, and goals
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma/GED or college degree. 6 months to 2 years program delivery experience. (Hourly rate depends on level of education/experience)

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote Core Values
• Implement Curriculum
• Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise programs and activities
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Design colorful and informative displays and bulletin boards promoting program areas
• Assist in the execution of national projects and exhibits
• Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process
• Keep records of participants, schedules, attendance and program results
• Mandatory First Aid/CPR
• Other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility.
• Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours per day, and ability to implement programs.
• Skills essential for success include speaking, writing and knowledge of the computer.

Environment & Working Conditions

After school/Recreational settings that include being in/out doors. Occasional weekend and evening work to support organization's fundraising events and activities.