Program Specialist

DeKalb Health; Brimley (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Mills Indian Community's Boys & Girls Club seeks a program coordinator to assist in coordinating activities and club programming that support priority outcomes.

The role requires one year of college coursework or an Associates degree, at least one year of experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization, and strong written and oral communication. CPR/First Aid is required; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework required; minimum of Associates Degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization.
• Applicant must submit a resume, cover letter, at least one letter of recommendation, and a list of references with contact information.
• Knowledge of the mission, priority outcomes, programs, and procedures of Boys & Girls Clubs.
• A high level of enthusiasm and commitment to serving youth.
• CPR and First Aid certifications; Mental Health First Aid certification may be required.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record; may be required to obtain Michigan Chauffer’s License.
• Must travel when required.
• Strong past work record.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate designated activities and Club programming that support priority outcomes.
• Assist in planning and implementing Club events and community outreach.
• Recruitment, retention, marketing, and reporting for grant-funded programs.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to Club participants and promote participation.
• Ensure safety regulations and operation standards are followed.
• Maintain inventory and upkeep of Club equipment and areas.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Public interaction

Education

Associates degree

One year coursework

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

• Location 12140 WEST LAKESHORE DR,BRIMLEY, MI, 49715-9319,United States
• Employee Type Regular Full Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

POSITION STATUS:

Thispositionisgrant-funded and it is possible position may not extend past the one-year funding period. Maintainingthispositionthroughoutthegrantcyclewillbe contingent upon meeting administrative and program requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the in the coordination and facilitation of designated activities and Club programming that support priority outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conductsbusinessinaprofessionalmanneratall times.

2. Assist in facilitating efficient academic, character/leadership building, social/emotional wellness, and workforce development activities to meet the needs of children.

3. Follows procedures to ensure that activities are organized, implemented, and evaluated following safety regulations and operation standards in all phases of the process.

4. Assist program and management staff with project implementation of grant funded programs including recruitment and retention, marketing and promotion, community engagement, record keeping, data tracking, and reporting.

5. Provide guidance and role modeling to Club participants, while promoting and stimulating program participation.

6. Monitor and evaluate programs and services.

7. Registernewmembersandparticipateintheircluborientation process.

8. Exercise leadership in handling situations with Club members by utilizing guidance and discipline plan.

9. AssistininventoryandupkeepofClubequipment,completingmaintenancetasksof equipment and Club areas as necessary.

10. Advisesupervisorofneededsuppliesand equipment, repairs, and maintenance.

11. Ensureaproductiveworkenvironmentbyparticipatinginstaffmeetingsand trainings.

12. ParticipateinplanningandimplementingofClubspecialeventsandrepresentsthe Club through Community outreach activities.

13. FollowsallinternalandexternalpoliciesregardingClubandBayMillsIndian Community operations

15. Willworkanon-traditionalworkdaywithsomescattered hours.

16. Otherdutiesmaybeassignedwithinthescopeandcomplexityofthisposition’s essential functions.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Whileperformingthedutiesofthis job,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtosit,standand walk.Regularly, the employee must kneel, bend, push/pull, and be able to reach above shoulder level.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; some projects may require assisting in moving additional, heavier items.The employee may be required to use hands for repetitive action such as simple grasping. The employee must be able to work nights and weekends and participate in activities provided to the youth.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employeesinthisclassification.Itisnotdesignedtocontain, nortobeinterpretedas, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. One year of college coursework required; minimum of Associates Degree preferred. A combination of education and directly relatable experience may be substituted on an individual basis.

2. Aminimumof one yearexperienceinaBoys&GirlsCluborsimilar organization

planningandsupervisingactivitiesbasedonthedevelopmentalneedsof youth required. A combination of education and directly relatable experience may be substituted on an individual basis.

3. Applicant may be required to complete working interview and/or submit written tasks.

4. Applicant must submit a resume, cover letter, at least one letter of recommendation, and a list of references with contact information.

5. Knowledgeofthemission,priorityoutcomes,programs,andproceduresofBoys&Girls Clubs and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.

6. Ahighlevelofenthusiasmandcommitmenttoserving youth.

9. Abilitytodealwiththegeneral public.

11. Abilitytoorganizeandsupervisemembers inasafe environment.

12. Strongcommunicationskillsbothwrittenand oral required.

13. Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.

14. Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities.

15. MandatoryCPRandFirstAidCertifications;applicantmayberequiredtoobtain Mental Health First Aid Certification.

16. MusthaveavalidStateDriver’s Licenseandcleandrivingrecord;mayberequiredto obtain Michigan Chauffer’s License.

18. MustmaintaincompliancewiththeTribe’sdrugtestingandbackgroundcheckpolicy, which includes a pre-hire drug screening.

19. Mustbeabletotravelwhen required.

20. Musthaveanexcellentpastwork record.

21. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily performeachfunctionlistedundertheessentialfunctionsandphysicaldemandscategories of this position description.