Youth Program Mentor & Development Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands - Riverside; California; Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside is looking for a Youth Development Specialist to prepare and implement youth programs, supervise members, and evaluate activities within our afterschool and summer program. You will support Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character outcomes while upholding Scholarship Prep guidelines.

The role involves creating engaging environments, ensuring safety, guiding youth, and collaborating with staff.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to review and implement lesson plans provided by the district.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Early Childhood education credits are a plus.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality activities for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Interpersonal skill development and maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare Youth for Success: Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development.
• Outcomes: Promote program participation, provide guidance and role modeling, provide homework help and academic support.
• Program Implementation: Effectively implement and administer services and activities for students; ensure safety and organized spaces.
• Supervision of Youth: Provide guidance, mentor youth, ensure a safe environment and adherence to school behavioral guidelines.
• Professionalism: Participate in staff meetings, maintain reputation and adhere to policies.
• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: May participate in special programs/events; may drive club van.
• RELATIONSHIPS: Interact with staff, members, parents and external groups to resolve issues.

Conhecimentos

Experience with children

Homework help

Youth development knowledge

Motivate youth

Manage behavior

Public interaction

Plan activities for youth

Organize/supervise youth

Work independently / team

Interpersonal skills

Driver license or CA ID

TB/Drug Screen/Fingerprint checks

CPR & First Aid within 90 days

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Job Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Employee Assistance Plan: Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
• Workplace Culture: We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Youth Development Specialist (YDS) prepares and implements programs, supervises club members, and evaluates activities and outcomes within a specific program area, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. This is an afterschool/summer contracted position with Scholarship Prep Charter Schools and is subject to Scholarship Prep guidelines & rules.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development.

Outcomes:

• Promote and stimulate program participation with members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Provide homework help and academic support.

Program Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer services and activities for students.
• Ensure the safety of students is considered when implementing programs and activities.
• Ensure program space/area is organized and cleaned during and after use.

Supervision of Youth

• Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth.
• Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas.
• Never leave members unsupervised and implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Professionalism

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.
• Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook, Staff Code of Ethics, and elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive club van periodically.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children (preferred).
• Able to review and implement lesson plans provided by the district.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Early Childhood education credits are a plus.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality activities for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Interpersonal skill development and maintenance.

• Valid State Driver License or California ID card.
• Must clear TB, Drug Screen and Fingerprint check.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications within 90 of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, carts, sp