Youth Development Professional

Boys-; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision & dental

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking a Youth Development Professional to assist in developing and operating a high-quality school-age childcare program. The role requires adherence to Delacare rules and collaboration with the childcare team to provide structured activities for ages 6–12.

Under supervision of the Childcare or Program Director, you will help implement a broad Youth Development Strategy, maintain safety, and serve as a positive role model for children while engaging with

Qualifications

• Experience in school-age care and youth programs.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of children ages 6–12.
• Strong safety and licensing compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and operation of a quality school-age childcare program.
• Ensure programs comply with Delacare rules for school-age centers.
• Support coordination with parents, faculty, and staff to deliver activities.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Driver license

Education

School Age Site Assistant Certificate

School Age Site Coordinator Certificate

School Age Site Coordinator Administrator Certificate

Job description

About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.

Youth Development Professional
About Us

For over 90 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware has impacted thousands of lives across Delaware. We are the largest licensed provider of childcare in Delaware and the only statewide Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Each and everyday girls and boys are left to find their own recreation and companionship. An increasing number of kids are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know they have a place in their community where they can go. Clubs provide a safe haven for youth, allow them to meet with friends and be a part of positive peer groups. Club programs teach life skills, conflict resolution and focus on the development of character. Clubs also provide members with positive role models and a nurturing environment that help improve decision-making skills.
Job Summary

Under the supervision of theChildcare or Program Director, the youth worker is responsible for assistingwith the development and effective operation of a quality school-age childcare.
program that complies with current Delacare rules for school-age centers.

Essential Functions

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for
• school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for
• school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Assist Childcare orProgram Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriateprograms and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five coreprogram areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.
• Help ensure safeimplementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is notlimited to condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, abilitylevels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Assist Childcare orProgram Director in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys& Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable statelicensing regulations.
• AssistChildcare or Program Director in maintaining productive relationships withparents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to theClub.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
• Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls
• Club in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• 18 years of age or older
• Must have School AgeSite Assistant Certificate

Level II

• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
• Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education

Level III

• Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education
• 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.

**All Levels must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State ofDelaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per DelaCare regulations.

Environmentaland Working Conditions:

Environmental and working conditions vary from indoors to outdoors; various meeting locations in and out of the Club; occasional statewide travel (e.g. training).Employees are subject to transfer from one department to another and from one club/school site to another as the needs of the organization change.

Physical and MentalRequirements:

• Maintain a high energy level.
• Be comfortable working with childrenages 6-12 in varying levels of physical activity.
• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objectsweighing up to 25 pounds when preparing rooms for activities.
• Typically bends, stoops, walks and sometimes runs on a regularbasis while interacting with children in various activities throughout the day.
• Ability to perform duties effectivelyunder stressful conditions; ability to make decisions quickly and accuratelywith tact and impartiality.
• Ability to understand and follow verbaland written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and inwriting.

Work hours:Monday- Friday,

PT Employee Benefits Incentives:

Medical Benefits- Part-time employees who meet the following criteria are eligible for benefits per Affordable Care Act (ACA) Guidelines:

1 (one) year of service averaging 30 hours per week.

Vision & Dental

1 (one) year of service averaging 25 hours per week.

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Note: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.