School Site YDS PT 20

About the Role

The Youth Development Specialist 20 ensures facility and child safety, administrative compliance, programming, and childcare operations. The role focuses on delivering targeted services in a safe, supportive environment to help youth achieve three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Positive Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Facility and Child Safety
  • Adhere to all organizational health and safety policies and implement safety practices at the assigned site.
  • Take necessary precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Follow facility maintenance protocols to ensure compliance.
  • Report incidents and complete documentation within required timelines.
  • Maintain discipline and de-escalate conflicts between members or others.
  • Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by the deadline.
• Administrative Compliance
  • Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time.
  • Collect and manage required data for internal and external reporting, ensuring accuracy.
  • Ensure effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities for programs.
  • Comply with all administrative policies, procedures, processes, and controls.
  • Ensure accurate and timely collection and review of membership applications.
  • Complete paperwork, reports, and data entry accurately and on time.
  • Utilize all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively.
• Programming
  • Oversee assigned programming and activities.
  • Ensure quality programming and activities using YPQ techniques.
  • Promote and maintain a culture of safety in program areas.
  • Manage assigned special programs and initiatives.
• Childcare Operations
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Enforce all security, safety, and health protocols.
  • Manage front door traffic efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure members are checked in/out properly using childcare management systems.
  • Follow all licensing requirements mandated by the State of Texas.
• Relationships
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth.
  • Maintain emotional control and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner.
• Attendance
  • Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work scheduled hours/shift, and leave at the scheduled time.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
  • Minimum 6 months of experience working with youth.
• Qualifications
  • Ability to work during program hours.
  • Ability to be a positive role model.
  • Ability to establish rapport and build relationships.
  • Ability to relate to at-risk youth.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must pass agency background screens and drug screen at any time.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct.
  • Bilingual.
  • Currently certified in CPR/First Aid.
  • Knowledge of program areas such as healthy lifestyles, culture and arts, academics, social development, and teen interests.
  • Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Physical Demands
  • Seldom required to remain in a stationary position.
  • Frequently move about the facility to interact with members and staff.
  • Occasionally operate a computer and other office equipment (e.g., copy machine, scanner, printer).
  • Frequently communicate with staff, members, and parents for regular business operations.
  • Seldom move boxes or other items weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasional use of software and computer applications for business functions.
  • Occasionally concentrate on reviewing and entering information into a computer.
  • Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information.
  • Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
  • Ability to apply common sense in performing job duties.
  • Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and record, balance, and check results for accuracy.
• Work Environment
  • Performed in Boys & Girls Club facilities similar to youth recreational centers, community centers, public housing facilities, or local school sites.
  • Noise level is usually loud, and at times moderate or very loud.
  • Work sites are located in low-income areas, challenging neighborhoods, and growth neighborhoods.
  • May require working with challenging youth and family members, speaking with or assisting upset parents/guardians, and handling emotional outbursts from youth or their family members.
  • May occasionally work in inclement weather.
  • Constant supervision of youth/members.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases; must follow safety protocols.