Afterschool Youth Development Professional; Duplin

Youth Development Professional (YDP)

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.

Functions With Corresponding Tasks:

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Coordinates 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. Position yourself in the program area to continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of members. Focus on maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere for all youth.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all members. Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Maintains accurate program attendance records, progress in curriculum, and any member conduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activity reports and/or grant reports.
• Cultivates positive relationships with members, their parents and/or guardians, supervisor, staff, and volunteers by communicating effectively.
• Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and members are instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Perform daily duties that ensure the Club space is properly maintained, organized, clean and safe.
• Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaning tables, trash removal, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Importance Level:

• 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; 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 and 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
• Must have the 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 of the position and other duties as assigned. Required
• Aptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Respond according to procedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations. Preferred

Required Training Once Hired:

• 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

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

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…