Youth Development Professional

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Part Time 20-29 Hour Muskegon, MI, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $16.50 Hourly

Title:

Youth Development Professional

Reports to:

Site Supervisor

Status :
Part-Time hourly up to 25 hours/ week, Non-Exempt

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) plans, promotes, and delivers high-quality Boys & Girls Club programming for students at Oakridge Public Schools.

• Prepares youth for success
• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of BGCA Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
• Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Works from trauma-informed, equity-based behavior modification support models.
• Responds to feedback and redirection of leadership as part of our Continuous Quality Improvement guidelines in the moment and without push back.

• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Recognizes Club members for program participation and achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
• Maintains Meal and Snack (CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).)

• Foster positive behavior management by establishing and consistently modeling club norms and expectations with youth.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.
• Monitors supply needs.
• Keeps supplies neat and orderly.

• May help with special programs and/or events.
• Consult with parents concerning member and Club issues.
• Assume all other duties as assigned.

• Internal:
  Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, and advise/counsel.
• External:
  Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents and others to assist in resolving problems, as directed by Club Director.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must submit three (3) professional references.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, and reference check prior to employment.

• Experience working with youth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to work well with the public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to squat or bend to communicate at youths’ level.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds for short periods of time.
• Must be able to participate in physical activities throughout the facility, on the property and/or on field trips.