Youth Development Professional - Ontiveros Youth Center Moline

Posted: 10/15/2024
Non-Profit and Social Services

Primary Function
Responsible for the creation and delivery of a program in one or more areas of the Core Program structure of the Boys and Girls Clubs, including Character & Leadership Development; STEM & Education Development; Health & Wellness; and Sports & Recreation for a specific grade/age level.  Assist with overall supervision of Club members and participate in the creation of a safe, positive, engaging, and team-oriented Club atmosphere.
 
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)
Prepare Youth for Success
  1. Plan, implement, and assist with the programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes:
    1. Support organizational goals and mission through program delivery and team participation with staff and volunteers
    2. Help oversee day –to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals
    3. Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program areas
    4. Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members
Program Development and Implementation
  1. Complete learning plans as developed within staff trainings and in accordance with program objectives
  2. Support and maintain Club program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members
  3. Participate actively in trainings that promote understanding of standards of program philosophy and delivery.
Supervision
  1. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in regular staff meetings, supporting staff by dealing with behavior problems, and having equipment and supplies readily available.
  2. Ensure a happy club environment by engaging children in activities that meet their needs.
 
Additional Responsibilities
  1. Participate in special programs and/or events.
  2. Consult with parents/guardians and direct supervisor concerning member attendance, behavior, or opportunities, etc.
  3. Must be 21 or older with a good driving record to drive the Club van. 
  4. Help maintain cleanliness of facility by checking areas after use and requiring children and staff to clean areas after use
  5. Complete mandatory reporter/sexual abuse training within 7 days of hire and annually thereafter.
  6. Ensure safety procedures and expectations are met, allowing for a safe Club environment.
 
Skills/Knowledge Required
  1. High School diploma or GED required. Associates preferred.
  2. Experience in working with children and knowledge of youth development.
  3. Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
  4. Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
  5. Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
 
Specific Competencies
  1. Must have high, positive energy level to encourage and engage youth in activities, maintain constant flow of activities, and support staff in programmatic needs.
  2. Must have good planning and organizational skills and be detail oriented.
  3. Ability to deal with the members, staff, and general public in a friendly, professional manner.
  4. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  5. Must have good communication skills.  Prefer Spanish bilingual (spoken and written).
 
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  1. Ability to perform broad ranging physical responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-faceted setting
  2. Ability to utilize and generate a wide variety of written, digital, technical, verbal, and multi-media information for Club program purposes.
  3. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
  4. Reliable transportation

Youth Development Professional - Ontiveros Youth Center Moline
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley
Torri Smith

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