Youth Development Professional

Position Title:

Youth Development Professional

Department:
Youth Services
- Programming

Supervisor:
Site Coordinator / Supervisor

Supervises: N/A

Rate: $17 per hour

School Clubs Schedule

Mon
- Tue (3:00 PM - 7 PM) Wed (12 PM - 7 PM) TH – (3 PM- 8PM)

Fri (3:00 PM - 7 PM)

Mon – Tue ( 3:00 PM – 7:00PM), WED( 12PM- 7PM), TH- 3PM- 8PM), Fri (12:00 PM - 7 PM)

Part-time/seasonal position

Club Lead Positions – Open – (Triple Play (Athletics), Dance Club Lead & Literacy Lead available – Mon – Fri
- Mon – Tue (2:00 PM – 7:00 PM), Wed (12 PM- 7 PM), Thu (3 PM- 8 PM), Fri (2:30 PM - 7 PM) - $22 per hour.

Summer Positions available – Mon – Fri (Morning Shift
-7:45am – 1:15 pm or Afternoon Shift 12:30 pm – 6:00pm)

Founded in 1938, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark (BGCN) is a non-profit organization working with youth to help them achieve academic success, build good character and citizenship, and lead healthy lifestyles.

The Boys & Girls Club of Newark is a dynamic and passionate non-profit organization committed to empowering and supporting the holistic development of young individuals in our community and programs. Through our trauma-informed approach, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where youth can flourish, learn, and thrive.

Job duties for this part-time/seasonal position include but are not limited to creating and maintaining a safe physical & emotional environment, direct supervision of children during all program hours, and the planning and implementation of our core program areas – Essential Skills, Health & Well – Being, Character & Leadership, Academic Success and Life & Workforce Readiness.

As a Youth Development Professional focusing on trauma-informed practices, you will play a pivotal role in directly serving and supporting youth participants, designing and delivering engaging programming, and ensuring that our organization's trauma-informed principles and Youth Development Practices are integrated into all aspects of our work. Your dedication and expertise will contribute to the emotional well-being, personal growth, and resilience of the youth we serve.

• Infuse trauma-informed principles into all program components, interactions, and activities, ensuring that youth participants' physical, emotional, and psychological safety remains a top priority.
• Implement strategies to avoid traumatization, such as offering choices, respecting personal and professional boundaries, and promoting a sense of agency.
• Through trauma–informed training, develop the ability to recognize signs of distress and crisis in youth participants and provide immediate trauma-informed interventions using de-escalation techniques and crisis management protocols.
• Offer emotional support and guidance during challenging moments, helping youth develop healthy coping mechanisms and resilience.
• Recognize and respond quickly to unacceptable behavior – arguing, fighting, etc. – using positive discipline and trauma-informed practices outlined in training.

• Develop meaningful and trust-based relationships with youth participants, creating a safe and supportive space for them to express themselves, share their experiences, and build a sense of belonging.
• Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment for youth.
• Utilize active listening and empathetic communication to understand the unique needs, strengths, and challenges of each youth, taking into account their trauma histories.
• Provide homework support and collaborate with the school leadership and teachers to learn more about youth's day and learnings.
• Collaborate with youth to set realistic goals, and track progress over time, adapting support strategies as needed to address evolving needs.
• Stay current with the latest research, theories, and best practices in trauma-informed care, youth development, and related fields.
• Attend all mandatory training and complete all training requirements for the role.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth participants, demonstrating resilience, empathy, and healthy coping…