Youth Development Professional

Salvation Army; Cumberland, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Supplemental Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Salvation Army Cumberland is seeking a Full Time Recreation Associate to assist program leaders in planning and leading youth activities at the Cumberland center. The role supports the center’s mission by engaging members, guiding activities, and helping with registrations and orientation.

The position emphasizes safety, program quality, and community outreach to sustain membership. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a valid driver license preferred for site travel within the

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High School Diploma or GED andPrevious work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with the registration of new members and participates in their Center orientation process.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.
• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
• Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.
• Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PMC-Cumberland, MD Corps - CUMBERLAND, MD 21502Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Category: RecreationPosition Type: Full-time (40 hours/week) Hourly Pay rate: $15.00/hour

About this opportunity:

Assists alongside program leaders in planning and leading center members and activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the priority outcomes of the program. May assist in special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.

Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes and stimulates programparticipation.
• Assists withthe registrationofnew members and participates in their Center orientationprocess.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs,servicesand activities forCentermembers in an effective manner.
• Monitors and evaluates programs,services,and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.
• Assists with implementation of outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.
• Assists in maintaining facility and equipment in good working order.
• Assists in maintaining all storage areas keeping them orderly and clean.
• Reports all repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform a variety of physical activities on a regular basis requiring constant motion (standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing/pulling and hand-eye coordination) necessary to lead and participate in a variety of youth programming and physical activities.
• Ability to lift (or obtain assistance lifting) moderately heavy (30-60 lbs.) program equipment following appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words, communicating orally with others accurately and clearly.
• Position requires travel within the community and to participate in off-site Center events.
• This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community. Time is also spent at facilities similar to youth recreational facility or community center.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at times loud.
• Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods.
• Speak with or assist with upset parents/guardians.
• Occasionally speaking with upset external partners or community members.
• May be exposed to emotional outbursts from youth or their family members and may be exposed to germs and children who are ill.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED ANDprevious work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled