Afterschool Youth Development Professional (Duplin County) at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $15-$17.50 per hour POSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle: Youth Development Professional (YDP)Reports to: Unit DirectorStatus: Part Time/ Non-ExemptHours/Pay: 20-25 hrs. per weekPOSITION OVERVIEWReporting 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 coreareas that meet the diverse interests and needs of members, their parents and thecommunity. Interface with volunteers assigned to specific programs to ensure properapplication. Promote safety of members, quality of programs and appearance of the Club atall times.FUNCTIONS WITH CORRESPONDING TASKSCreate an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes;promote and stimulate program participation; provide guidance and role modeling tomembers.Coordinates assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for youth thatare both fun and instructional.Effectively plan, lead, monitor and evaluate a variety of programs, services and activitiesto 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 continuallymonitor 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 memberconduct or other issues and submits them in a timely manner. Prepare periodic activityreports 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, cleanand safe.Assess facility needs and perform janitorial/maintenance duties, i.e., mopping, cleaningtables, trash removal,etc.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES IMPORTANCE LEVELMinimum of 18 years of age; High School diploma or GED required; experience workingdirectly with school aged youth and knowledge of youth development. RequiredKnowledge of program planning/instruction, implementation and assessment; provideinstruction, direction, coaching and guidance. RequiredDevelop, implement and direct educational based activities for children of various agesand learning styles. RequiredProficient computer skills Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social medianavigation. RequiredAbility to effectively communicate with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and communitypartners while displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. RequiredExperience in tutoring and mentoring children or youth; motivate, engage, and managebehavioral challenges with peer mediation. RequiredWork ethic to be responsible, accountable, provide follow up, complete tasks, and meetdeadlines in a professional manner with accuracy and on schedule; regular and predictableattendance. RequiredMust 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 functionsof the position and other duties as assigned. RequiredAptitude to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. Respond according toprocedures for emergency, safety and disciplinary situations. PreferredREQUIRED TRAINING ONCE HIRED1. Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training2. Building Block of Programming3. Cultural Responsiveness4. Emotional Safety5. Promoting Positive Behavior6. Staff to Youth Interaction4. Additional leadership and program training through BGCAPHYSICAL 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 employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This is largely a sedentary role. However, it may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. No personal protective equipment required. Travel to Club Sites required as well as some outdoor activity. Mileage reimbursement provided for travel outside assigned counties.DISCLAIMER:The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.