Substitute - Youth Development Specialist

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Part Time Professional Riverside, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition

TITLE:

Substitute Youth Development Specialist (non-exempt)

DEPARTMENT:
Programs

REPORTS TO:

TOSA, Lead YDS & Assistant Director of Program Services

Location :
Various School Sites within Riverside Unified School District

Hours :
Varies based on assigned location M/T/Th/F 1 PM or 2 PM - 6 PM & Wed 12:15 PM - 6 PM

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This is an on-call, hourly position and staff has the opportunity to work at various locations.

As a Substitute Youth Development Specialist, you are the heart of the student experience, bringing the mission to life directly at school sites throughout the Riverside Unified School District. You aren’t just supervising—you are a mentor and a guide, transforming after-school hours into a vibrant environment where students feel safe, motivated, and empowered.

By leading dynamic HEARTS (Helping Elementary Achievers Reach The Stars) Program activities and providing intentional academic support, you will spark curiosity and build confidence in local youth. You will use active supervision and positive behavior management to ensure every program space is a secure, inclusive, and organized hub of growth and fun. This is a unique opportunity to shape the social and academic futures of RUSD students through meaningful connection and daily role modeling right where they learn and play.

Prepare Youth for Success

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development

• promote and stimulate program participation;
• register new members and participate in their club orientation process;
• provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

Effectively implement and administer services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision

Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.

Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization’s Employee Handbook and elsewhere.

• May participate in special programs and/or events.
• May be required to drive a Club van.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:
Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External:
Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must pass the School District Instructional Aide Test.
• Experience working with children (volunteer work counts).
• Able to review and implement lesson plans provided by the District.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Early Childhood education credits are a plus.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality activities for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Interpersonal skill development and maintenance.
• Valid State Driver's License or California .
• Must clear TB, Drug Screen and Fingerprint check.
• CPR & First Aid Certifications - required within 6 months of hire date.

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, carts, sports equipment, etc. and reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and multi task. The job requires about 85% walking and/or standing, and 15% sitting. This position will be in-person working at a school site.

Exposure to noise. Will work inside and outside.

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