YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL (PART-TIME)

GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Community Services in Brownsville, TX seeks a Youth Development Professional (Part-time) to engage local youth with age-appropriate curricula, structured recreation, and field-trip chaperoning, aiming to support academic and personal growth.

This 25-hour-per-week role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred, with travel to client locations as needed. Reports to the Youth and Teen Services Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college in Education, Social Sciences, or Kinesiology preferred.
• One year’s experience working with youth preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to client locations required.
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of Good Samaritan Community Services.
• Develop and deliver curricula and write age-appropriate lesson plans for the YTS program model; assist in assessments.
• Supervise recreation and chaperone field trips as needed.
• Track daily attendance in program activities and oversee meal times.
• Input program data into appropriate data systems and report significant incidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Skills

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Youth-facing communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college in Education, Social Sciences, or Kinesiology

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: RGVB - Brownsville, TX 78521, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, EMPOWERING COMMUNTIES TO THRIVE

Job Title: Youth Development Professional (Part-time)

Department: Youth and Teen Services - Brownsville

Reports To: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Revision Date: September 2026

Who is Good Samaritan?

Good Samaritan Community Services is a 501(c) 3 organization that serves communities underserved by traditional social supports.We provide a continuum of integrated services to more than 3,500 individuals from the age of 6 weeks to 90 years of age. This includes more than 1,200 families via offices and locations in San Antonio, Brownsville, and other parts of South and West Texas.

Good Samaritan began as mission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in 1939 and became an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas in 1951 under the leadership of Bishop Everett Jones. Since the inception of our ministry, we have focused on serving the health, education, social and workforce needs of our neighbors.

Our mission is to "actively serve as a catalyst for change, supporting youth, individuals, and families by providing excellent community services to overcome economic poverty. We do this through a continuum of services designed to stabilize families, establish nurturing relationships, and foster self-sufficiency in those we serve through the programs and support weprovide via our Family Services and Youth and Teen Departments."

Position Summary

The Youth Development Professional (Part-time) is responsible for cultivating positive relationships with youth by delivering age-appropriate curricula, structured recreation, chaperoning field trips, and assisting with daily program operations so that youth acquire the academic and personal skills necessary for success.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of college in Education, Social Sciences, or Kinesiology preferred.
• One year’s experience working with youth preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation to travel to different client locations required.
• CPR certification required or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, according to business needs and requirements.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of Good Samaritan Community Services.
• Develop and deliver curricula and write age-appropriate lesson plans according to the YTS program model and assist in delivering assessments to youth.
• Supervise structured and unstructured recreation and chaperone field trips as needed.
• Track daily attendance in program activities and oversee scheduled participant mealtimes.
• Track participants’ behavior and complete incident reports as required. Input required program data into appropriate data system(s) as needed.
• Reports significant incidents involving participants to immediate supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job requires the ability to work outside in various weather conditions. Movement of documents and materials is required. The employee must occasionally lift or move between 25 – 35 pounds. Requires standing, walking, kneeling, hearing, typing, and good hand-eye coordination and the ability to drive a 15-passenger van. These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel and Hours

Local and regional travel is required. This is a part-time position scheduled for 25 hours per week. The days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00AM to 5:30 PM. Hours may change based on agency needs, especially during the summer. Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required depending on the nature of the special actions, projects, or events.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary is $14.00/hour. A competitive compensation package will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, and experience and includes a generous paid time off policy and matching retirement plan.