Youth Development Professional - Sand Springs Red Shield Youth Center

About the role

The Salvation Army is seeking 4 Youth Development Professionals for its Sand Springs Red Shield Youth Centers in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. This position supports the organization's mission through various activities aimed at promoting academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, and citizenship among youth.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and supervises activities within a specific program area.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of activities provided within the program area.
• May oversee special programs and/or events (such as Keystone, Youth of the Year, and Awards Programs).
• Participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary.
• Provides supervision and oversight to other Youth Development Professionals in the absence of the Program Coordinator.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with all Youth Center members and their families.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous work experience in related fields with children and youth preferred.
• Commitment to actively participate in a Professional Development Plan including Level II & Level III Training.
• Driver’s license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Ability to interact with children and teens with patience and respect.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to support and coordinate activities and events.
• Ability to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to schedule meetings.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, volunteers, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to operate and maintain office equipment.
• Proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Skills

• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Ability to interact with children and teens with patience and respect.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to support and coordinate activities and events.
• Ability to clearly communicate roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to schedule meetings.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, volunteers, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to operate and maintain office equipment.
• Proficiency with Windows & Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details regarding schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Comments

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!