Youth Development Professional - Program

Position: Youth Development Professional - Program Support
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is seeking a year-round Youth Development Professional Program Support!

Mission Statement: 'To empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members.'Representation Matters! Candidates identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or who represent diverse communities are highly encouraged to apply. Our youth deserve to see themselves inside our walls.

Ideal Candidate:
Exemplifies our Club Code & Core Values - Put Youth First, Care Deeply & Engage Fully, Follow Through On Commitments, Communicate, Collaborate & Clarify, Empower & Be Empowered Full description of our Core Values can be found at the end of this document.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSYouth Development Professionals will:
* Support the planning and implementation of activities for youth in program areas (Education, Tech, Art, Gym, Games)
* Provide behavioral guidance using conflict resolution techniques, restorative practices, and problem-solving.
* Provide guidance, affirm positive behavior, and act as a role model for youth.
* Create and maintain a safe environment through active supervision, setting clear expectations, and ensuring clean program areas.

QUALIFICATIONS
* A high school diploma or GED is required.
* Must be 18 years old or older for our Elementary Clubs
* Must be 21 years old or older for our Teen Clubs
* Must pass a national criminal background check, a social security verification, a local criminal background check, and a national sex offender registry check.
* Prior experience working with youth is preferred.
* This role requires physical activity, including standing, moving, and bending.

WORK SCHEDULE
* Availability is required Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, during the school year, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, during the summer.
* Position averages 15 hours per week.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS* $17.75 - $18.75 hourly, DOE
* Paid time off accrual and 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Ongoing professional development opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERBoys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington (BGCSW) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

DISCLAIMER This information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or objectives required of employees assigned to this position.

CLUB CODE & CORE VALUESPUT YOUTH FIRST.We are at our best and most impactful when we do right by the youth we serve.

We make decisions with youth’s well-being at the center. We walk alongside youth and empower them to be the stewards of their path in life. We elevate the voices of kids, youth, families, and the communities who need us most. We examine our own biases and question our own assumptions to best serve youth. We check our ego at the door and think we (the collective effort) before me.

CARE DEEPLY & ENGAGE FULLY.We create impactful change by being fully present, engaged, and invested in contributing to strategy, perspective, and creativity.

We approach interactions with kindness, compassion, and respect – we genuinely care about people and show it. We are brave and vulnerable and build safe and welcoming communities. We do not gossip. We talk to each other, not about each other. We care about ourselves so that we can be there for others. We strive to do the right thing every day, every time and treat each day as a new day with new opportunities.

FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR COMMITMENTS.Strong relationships built on trust drive change. We build trust with…