Afterschool Youth Development Professional; Duplin

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:

Youth Development Professional (YDP)

Reports to:

Unit Director

Status:
Part Time/ Non-Exempt

Hours/Pay: 20-25 hrs. per week

Reporting to the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional (YDP) will plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and events in a specific program area. Research, test and model a variety of innovative, exciting new programs in specific core areas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and the community. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure proper application.

Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club at all times.

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Coordinate assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth that are both fun and instructional.
• Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality of programs, gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for daily set‑up and clean‑up of all materials used during the program.
• Supervise members in the program area, continuously monitoring the safety and behavior of members, and maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social‑emotional, and physical needs of all members, and role model behavior.
• Maintain accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues, and submit them in a timely manner with periodic activity or grant reports.
• Cultivate positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisors, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
• Ensure equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted where needed, and members are instructed in proper use of equipment.
• Perform daily duties to keep the Club space properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe.
• Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties such as mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, etc.

• Minimum of 18 years of age;
  High School diploma or GED required; experience working directly with school‑aged youth and knowledge of youth development. Required.
• Knowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; ability to provide instruction, direction, coaching and guidance. Required.
• Develop, implement and direct educational based activities for children of various ages and learning styles. Required.
• Proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation. Required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers, community partners while displaying tact, maturity, and flexibility. Required.
• Experience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation. Required.
• Work ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow‑up, complete tasks, and meet deadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictable attendance. Required.
• Ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five hours each day; adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment; complete other essential functions and duties as assigned. Required.
• Aptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems; respond according to procedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations. Preferred.

• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
• Building Block of Programming
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Emotional Safety
• Promoting Positive Behavior
• Staff to Youth Interaction
• Additional leadership and program training through BGCA

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is largely a sedentary role, however it may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. No personal protective equipment required. Travel to Club Sites required as well as some outdoor activity. Mileage reimbursement provided for travel outside assigned counties.