Youth Development Professional (5063

Job Details

Job Location:

TX-Pasadena Corps - Pasadena, TX 77502

Position Type:
Seasonal Part Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Job Category:
Recreation

This position is responsible for:

Plans, implements, supervises members and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, supporting the Red Shield Youth Centers priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship. May oversee special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participate in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary. In absence of the Program Coordinator;

may provide supervision oversight to other Youth Development Professionals to ensure continuity of program services at unit/branch locations. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with all Centers members and their families in order to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

• Promotes and stimulates program participation.
• Assists with registration of new members and participates in their Centers orientation process.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Centers members in an effective manner.
• May oversee special programs and services such as Youth of Year programs or Youth of the Month.

• Ability to deal comfortably with stressful situations and follow emergency procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and effective manners.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred

Must possess a valid driver's license and a clear driving record. If required, may have to possess a CDL level license.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans|Disabled