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Youth Development Professional
Part Time 20-29 Hour Muskegon, MI, US
Salary Range: $15.00 To $16.50 Hourly
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Youth Development Professional
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Status : Part-Time hourly up to 25 hours/ week, Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, promotes, and delivers high-quality Boys & Girls Club programming for students at Oakridge Public Schools.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares youth for success
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of BGCA Youth Development Outcomes.
- Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
- Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
- Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
- Works from trauma-informed, equity-based behavior modification support models.
- Responds to feedback and redirection of leadership as part of our Continuous Quality Improvement guidelines in the moment and without push back.
Program Development and Implementation
- Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
- Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
- Recognizes Club members for program participation and achievement.
- Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
- Maintains Meal and Snack (CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).)
Supervision
- Foster positive behavior management by establishing and consistently modeling club norms and expectations with youth.
- Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.
- Monitors supply needs.
- Keeps supplies neat and orderly.
Additional Responsibilities
- May help with special programs and/or events.
- Consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
- Assume all other duties as assigned.
Relationships
- Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.
- External: Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems, as directed by Club Director.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
- Must submit three (3) professional references.
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, and reference check prior to employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with youth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
- Ability to work well with the public.
- Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.
- Must be able to participate in physical activities throughout the facility, on the property and/or on field trips.