Youth Development Professional Sapulpa (7851)

The Salvation Army; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time youth center staff to assist in planning and leading activities and programs for center members in Sapulpa, OK. You will work alongside program leaders to promote youth development and community engagement.

Responsibilities include facilitating youth activities, supporting registration and orientation, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. Travel within the community may occur and this role supports mission-driven outreach.

Qualifications

• This job is performed in a youth center environment and out in the community.
• Work sites are often located in low-income areas and challenging neighborhoods.
• Position requires employees to occasionally work with challenging youth and family members.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Assists with registration of new members and Center orientation.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Center members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times.
• Assists with outreach efforts to sustain and increase program membership and program participation.
• Maintains facility and equipment in good working order.
• Reports repairs, maintenance, and janitorial needs to supervisor.
• May participate in special programs and events.
• Be willing to assist in fulfilling the Salvation Army mission.

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: AOK-Tulsa AC - Sapulpa, OK 74066
• Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More
• Salary Range: $12.00 - $12.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Recreation

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.

Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Operational Standards

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

Prepare Youth for Success (20%)

Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

• 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 (70%)

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.

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.
• 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.

QualificationsWorking 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.