Youth Development Professional Part time (29 hours)

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Youth Development Professional for the Boys & Girls Club. You will plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate activities aligned with academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.

You may oversee special programs and support unit activities, building strong relationships with members and families. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse youth are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience with children/youth preferred.
• Commitment to participate in a Professional Development Plan with Level II/III training (20 hours).
• Ability to interact with children and teens with patience and respect.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate activities for program areas.
• Support and coordinate activities and events for the Boys & Girls Club.
• Provide supervision in the absence of the Program Coordinator to ensure continuity.
• Maintain professional relationships with members and families to advance the mission.

Skills

Positive image

Child/teen interaction

Record keeping

Event coordination

Clear communication

Meeting scheduling

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Office equipment operation

MS Office365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BGCA Spillett Training (20 hours)

Level II & Level III Training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Office equipment operation

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization,has an opening for Youth Development Professional for Boys and Girls Club in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Summary

Plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Boys & Girls Club priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary. In absence of the Program Coordinator may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Club members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Ability interacts with children and teens withpatience and respect.

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

Ability to support andcoordinateactivities and events.

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

Ability to schedule meetings.

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

Abilityto work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Ability to operate and generally maintain all officeequipment, includingbutintolimited to the copier, faxmachine.

Proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office365, particularlyWord,Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred

and Commitment to actively participate in a Professional Development Plan including Level II & Levell III Training which includes completion of 20 Credit Hours of Boys & Girls Club of America Spillett Training.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to deal comfortably with stressfulsituations andfollow emergency procedures.

Ability to multi-task, ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and effective manners.

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

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Duties are usually performedby combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.

Additional Comments: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Application Submittal Period 10/09/2024 – open until filled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled