Youth Development Specialist — After-School Programs

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits

Vision & Dental

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking a Youth Worker to assist with developing and running a quality school-age childcare program in compliance with Delacare regulations. You will help deliver age-appropriate activities for children ages 6–12 and supervise to ensure safety and program quality.

You will work under the Childcare or Program Director, with responsibilities including maintaining relationships with parents and staff, modeling positive behavior, and adhering to all licensing

Qualifications

• Level I: 18 years of age or older
• Level I: Must have School Age Site Assistant Certificate
• Level II: 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• Level II: First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
• Level II: Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Certificate from the Department of Education
• Level III: Must possess a School Age Site Coordinator Administrator certificate from the Department of Education
• Level III: 20 years of age or older and ability to drive 8 passenger van (must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points)
• Level III: First Aid/CPR Certification, or completion of certification within two months of date of hire.
• All Levels must be able to pass an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check, National and State Sexual Abuse Registry check, and National and State Child Abuse Registry Check per DelaCare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with current state licensing requirements for school age childcare centers: address non-compliance issues as needed or directed.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in effectively delivering a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys & Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6 – 12.
• Help ensure safe implementation of all programs and activities. This involves but is not limited to condition of equipment and facilities, age-appropriateness, ability levels, weather, appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in supervising children within guidelines established by Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Assist Childcare or Program Director in maintaining productive relationships with parents, school faculty and administrators and staff, and other visitors to the Club.
• Present yourself as a positive role model for children at all times.
• Consistently adhere to the policies and practices of BGCDE OCCL and Delaware STARS.
• Contribute toward development of a positive identity and strong presence for the Boys & Girls Club in the community.
• Assume other tasks, assignments and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Education

Level I

Level II

Level III

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking a Youth Worker to assist with developing and running a quality school-age childcare program in compliance with Delacare regulations. You will help deliver age-appropriate activities for children ages 6–12 and supervise to ensure safety and program quality.

You will work under the Childcare or Program Director, with responsibilities including maintaining relationships with parents and staff, modeling positive behavior, and adhering to all licensing