Youth Development Professional/Driver

Camp Hoblitzelle; Sumter, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center in Sumter, SC is seeking a Youth Development Professional/Driver to support youth programs and transport youth and staff as needed. Responsibilities include assisting in program planning, registration, safety oversight, and facilitating engaging activities while maintaining facility standards.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license; candidate must be over 21 to drive center vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to drive youth centers.
• Ability to work with children and teens in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration and center orientation of new members.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities.
• Monitors programs for safety, quality, and cleanliness; prepare activity reports.
• Assist outreach to increase membership and participation.
• Safely transport members and staff; ensure vehicle safety and reporting.
• Maintain facility and equipment; report repairs and janitorial needs.
• Participate in special programs and events; uphold Salvation Army policies.

Skills

Communication

Patience with Youth

Record Keeping

Event Coordination

Team Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Driver Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Youth Development Professional/Driver Employee Name: James Johnson Department: Red Shield Youth Center Location: Sumter, SC

Job Summary:

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.

Operational Standards:

Responsible for assisting to ensure all Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Prepare Youth for Success (20%)

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration of new members and participates in their Center orientation process.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Assists in Program Development and Implementation (50%)

Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.

Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure 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.

Driver Role (20%)

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs as approved by the Director of Program Services or Site Director, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.

Safely operate transportation in accordance with state and The Salvation Army rules and regulations. Ensure safety of children within Driver’s direct care. Supervises behavior of passengers and manages passenger behavior in a manner that ensures safety and compliance with behavioral standards during transport. Communicates with parents, students, and staff in a courteous and respectful manner; respond accordingly to needs.

Follows all center policies and state regulations. Ensures transportation list is on bus and accounts for all children before and after departure. Ensures and double checks that all children have exited vehicle at destinations.

Facility & Equipment Management (10%)

• 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.

Other Responsibilities:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• Responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.
• Assists in the conservation of all Salvation Army resources.
• Abides by and enforce all Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Be willing to assist in any way asked to fulfill the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment:

Computer, Microsoft Office Suite, Copier, Printer, Fax, Phone, Security System, AV Equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Ability interacts with children and teens with patience and respect.

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports in an accurate and complete manner.

Ability to support and coordinate activities and events.

Ability to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups.

Ability to schedule meetings.

Ability to interact with co-workers, volunteers and the public in a positive, professional manner.

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Ability to operate and generally maintain all office equipment, including but into limited to the copier, fax machine.

Proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

and

previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Bon-a-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):

Must be over the age of 21 to drive a center vehicle to transport youth to/from the Red Shield Youth Center and for field trips.

Working Conditions:

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.

Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members:

• Speak with or assist upset parents/guardians.
• Occasionally to frequently speak 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.

Physical Requirements:

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.

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