Youth Development Professional

Under the general supervision of the Unit Director, the Youth Development Professional plans, organizes, promotes, and implements a diversified program for core program areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare youth for success:
  • Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
  • Orients new members to program area, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
  • Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Program implementation:
  • Implements, monitors, and evaluates programs, services, and activities for members.
  • Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
  • Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
  • Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
  • Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
  • Maintains CACFP point of service and clean up (if applicable).
• Supervision:
  • Maintains order and discipline of club members.
  • Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
  • Ensures a productive work environment by participating in club leader meetings.
• Supplies:
  • Monitors supply needs.
  • Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
• Facility:
  • Ensures program area is attractive, neat, and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
  • Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
• Other responsibilities:
  • Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
  • Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Skilled in art, music, STEM, or technology.
  • Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to three or more years where there is:
    • Experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
    • Instruction of youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
  • Ability to work well with the public.
  • Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
  • Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
  • Utilize free and donated supplies and encourage donations from community contacts.

Skills

• Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand, and sit required to effectively perform essential job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Annual merit-based raises
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid time off