Diversion/Teen Court Youth Development Professional

JOB DUTIES

• Supervise and mentor youth referred to the Teen Court program.
• Provide real-time redirection and support to youth displaying challenging behaviors.
• Implement evidence-based behavior strategies to promote safety, de-escalate situations, and encourage positive outcomes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with youth, modeling appropriate behavior, resilience, and healthy choices.
• Support all diversion program requirements, including restorative justice activities, peer jury proceedings, community service tracking, and skill-building workshops.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, families, and schools to strengthen program impact.
• Aid during daily programming, particularly with youth needing additional supervision or redirection.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and schools to develop individualized Success Plans.
• Facilitate Success Plan meetings with families to identify supports, goals, and next steps.
• Document, track, and update Medical & Success Plans while ensuring timely communication with staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming Club environment for all members.
• Communicate regularly with the Diversion Coordinator regarding participant progress, attendance, and behavior.
• Maintain accurate records of youth participation, service hours, and program outcomes.
• Provide daily feedback to supervisor with observations and suggestions for improvement.
• Attend 100% of monthly staff meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings.
• Participate in trainings, special programs, and Club events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or GED is required, along with some college coursework in human services, social work, education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with teens in a youth development, educational, or justice-related setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate youth, are essential.
• The ability to remain calm, fair, and professional when addressing challenging behavior is necessary.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the Boys & Girls Club is required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends to support Teen Court proceedings is important.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift.
• Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.