Youth Development Professional

Position Summary

The primary focus of this Youth Development Professional role is to oversee students in a safe and enriching environment, providing active supervision, engaging with students through various activities, and supporting students and their families.

Essential Functions

• Supervise elementary students in a safe and enriching environment
• Provide active supervision of students, defined as being close enough to see, hear and intervene
• Engage with students through games, play, conversation, etc.
• Plan a minimum of four lesson plans per month as assigned by Site Coordinator and submit to Site Coordinator in advance for approval
• Facilitate academic, recreational and/or social-emotional lessons as assigned by Site Coordinator
• Complete van driver and provide safe transportation home for students via agency vehicle
• Clean and organize afterschool spaces to ensure they are safe and developmentally appropriate
• Help students with personal hygiene, which may include diaper changes, toileting assistance, handwashing, etc.
• Track attendance, snack records and participation as requested
• Assist with data collection and reporting as requested
• Report any incidents, behaviors, injuries, etc. to Site Coordinator and assist in completing related forms as requested
• Support students and implement consequences as identified in the organization’s policies and procedures and any written behavior plans

Student and Family Supports

• Communicate student and family needs with Connections Coordinator and Site Coordinator to facilitate referral to community resources
• Participate in and help with special events and family nights

General

• Attend scheduled meetings and required trainings, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled hours
• Complete all trainings required by licensing and organization within identified timeframe
• Report any safety, maintenance or equipment concerns to Site Coordinator as soon as possible
• Be a positive role model for students by being a positive, active and engaged member of the team
• Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
• Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to the proper authorities

Positions Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements required
• Experience: Previous experience working with at-risk youth and/or families
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license required