Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northtowns; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bgcnt is seeking a part-time Youth Program Assistant to support Clubhouse/Unit activities from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, in Buffalo, NY. You will work with Site Coordinator to implement activity plans and maintain a safe, engaging environment for children after school.

The role requires enrollment in a college program or at least one year in related field, strong communication and organizational skills, and CPR/First-Aid certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university or have at least 1 year in a related field.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to problem solve, troubleshoot, use reflective thinking, and work as a member of a dynamic team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
• Must be 18 or over and complete CPR/First-Aid within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work with Site Coordinator/Clubhouse Director to execute activity plans that support core program areas and align with Club-wide instructional goals.
• Allow members to provide feedback and adjust future plans accordingly.
• Implement assessment techniques to evaluate the efficacy of lessons/activities.
• Provide constructive feedback for members to develop skills in program areas.
• Communicate with supervisors to identify instructional and behavioral needs and align experiences accordingly.
• Participate in staff and curriculum meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Support special programs and/or events; provide guidance and discipline; be a positive role model.
• Maintain cleanliness of all program spaces; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in college/university or 1 year in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monday to Friday - 3:00pm to 6:00pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Work in an assigned group to support, implement, and monitor Clubhouse/Unit programs. Interact daily with assigned children and ensure group safety at all times. Work with supervisors to develop action plans that meet the needs of assigned children. Maintain positive behavior management of assigned groups at all times.

Description of Duties (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Work with Site Coordinator/Clubhouse Director to execute activity plans that support core program areas and align with Club-wide instructional goals.
• Allow members to provide feedback and adjust future plans accordingly.
• Implement a variety of appropriate assessment techniques to evaluate the efficacy of lessons/activities.
• Provide constructive feedback for members to develop skills in program areas.
• Communicate with supervisors to identify instructional and behavioral needs and align experiences accordingly.
• Participate in regular staff and curriculum meetings as well as professional development opportunities as identified by supervisors.
• Support special programs and/or events
• Provide guidance and discipline; serve as a positive role model
• Maintain cleanliness of all program spaces
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Commitment to professional development
• Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and programming.
• Enrolled in an accredited college/university or minimum 1 year in related field.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
• Must be able to problem solve, troubleshoot, use reflective thinking, and work as member of a dynamic team
• Competency in Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
• Positive attitude and good sense of humor
• 18 or over
• Must complete CPR/First-Aid within the first 6 months of hire.

Work Environment:

The employee will work primarily indoors with outdoor activities when weather permits. This is a fast paced, active child focused environment that requires constant interaction and attention to the needs of the children.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, reach with hands, grasp, stand, sit, hear, speak, have finger dexterity, walk, run, lift up to 20 pounds, push, pull and have visual acuity.