Youth Development Specialist - Part Time

Description

The youth development specialist will provide programs and services on a daily basis to youth enrolled in the club, understand and implement the Mission of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. The program specialist will serve as the direct supervisor for youth members.

Areas to Develop

• Good Character and Citizenship
• Academic Success
• Healthy Lifestyles

Responsibilities

• Executes programs designed by the coordinators
• Affirms members are safe and engaged in activities
• Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members
• Direct supervision of club youth members
• Follows program design of the coordinators
• Aids coordinators in ensuring all materials for the day are prepared
• Affirms program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day
• Other possible responsibilities pertaining to the club include, but are not limited to:
• Data entry
• Staff supervision
• Chaperone for field trips
• Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club

Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development
• Able to plan effectively
• Group leadership skills including and understanding of group dynamics and discipline
• Understanding of the population of youth served

Education

• Employees need to be 18 or older and be enrolled in college or have some college courses.

Experience

• Have worked or volunteered with children

Scope of Authority

• The Youth Development Specialist’s direct supervisor is the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator.

Skills Needed

• Communicate, listen and understand the children
• Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested
• Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem
• Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers and especially members
• Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals
• Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs
• Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events
• Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met

Desired Qualifications

• Desire and ability to work with children
• Able to accept supervision and guidance
• Good character, integrity and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control
• Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior
• Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Be enrolled in college or have some college credits
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
• Attend all staff meetings
• Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end
• Be able to maintain high level of energy
• Be adaptable and be flexible to change
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor