Youth Development Specialist - Riverside USD Sites

Youth Development Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

Employee Assistance Plan:
Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.

Professional Development:
Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.

Workplace Culture:
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

As a 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) and Prime Time 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.

This is an after school/summer contracted position with RUSD and is subject to RUSD guidelines & rules.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development.

Outcomes:

• Promote and stimulate program participation with members.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Provide homework help

Program Implementation

• Effectively implement and administer services and activities for students.
• Ensure the safety of students is considered when implementing programs and activities.
• Ensure program space/area is organized and cleaned during and after use.

Supervision of Youth

• Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior and act as a role model and mentor to youth.
• Provide a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations and maintaining clean program areas.
• Never leave members unsupervised and implement and follow School behavioral guidelines.

Professionalism

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings as required by the supervisor or senior staff.
• Maintain a good reputation and moral conduct outside of work, in the community and on social media networks.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in the organization's Employee Handbook, Staff Code of Ethics, and elsewhere.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.

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.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass the School District Instructional Aide Test/ESSA Test.
• Experience working with children (preferred).
• 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 License or California .
• Must clear TB, Drug Screen and Fingerprint check.
• CPR & First Aid…