Youth Development Professional & Driver (8861)

The Salvation Army; Lowell (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lowell, NC operates a youth center program at the NSC-Gastonia Red Shield Youth Center. The position is a part-time role with benefits, centered on youth recreation and guidance.

Responsibilities include promoting program participation, modeling positive behavior, and delivering engaging activities for center members. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma and experience with children and youth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous work with children and youth preferred.
• Ability to interact with children and teens with patience and respect.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members.

Skills

Patience with children

Clear communication

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Gastonia Red Shield Youth Center - Lowell, NC 28098, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Recreation.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members in an effective manner.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability interacts with children and teens with patience and respect.
• Ability to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

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Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

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