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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor · 5 months ago

Youth Development Professional -Pioneer Elementary School

Royal Center, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$13/hr - $15/hr

1+ years exp

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor seeks to progress student learning, specifically in literacy and math while also promoting social emotional learning and workforce readiness. The Youth Development Professional will support afterschool youth programming through positive interactions with members and their families, and assist in planning and implementing activities that foster social-emotional growth and close achievement gaps.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

To support the multi-faceted afterschool youth programming through positive, engaging interactions with members and their families

Contribute to the planning and implementation of all activities and events central to the core program areas

Develop positive rapport, respect, and effectively guide groups of elementary grade children in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Collaborate with fellow staff, community volunteers, interns, donors, and member families to help produce and sustain an educationally motivating, safe and secure environment for all stakeholders

Work with Club Director and fellow staff to plan, organize, and implement Club curriculum, programs, and activity schedules, including small group, large group, individual, and community-based activities

Sustain dedicated presence on site during all hours of operation

Support the Club Director in the planning and implementation of holistic programming for members in a fast-paced, energetic environment

Facilitate program development that addresses the needs, interests, and characteristics of all members

Manage program development that utilizes effective youth development strategies

Implement the Club’s safety, guidance, and discipline policies consistently and compassionately

Establish and sustain positive, professionally respectful relations with all Club parents, and family members

Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as scheduled

Participate in the maintenance of a clean, safe, positive environment conducive to youth development

Participate in required reporting, documenting, and other administrative functions relative to youth development and program management

Interface in a professional and positive manner with Club member’s families/parents, college student and community volunteers, fellow/float staff, and school officials

Role model appropriate behavior with respect to attire, boundaries, communication, and social conduct/networking

Respond in an appropriate and timely fashion to all written and electronic requests for information

Qualification

Experience working with youthCPR certificationRecreational gamesBasic Microsoft OfficeEngage youthLift 20 lbsOperate a vehicleRead documentationWork in high stressProfessional interaction skills

Required

Ability and willingness to consistently engage youth in all activities is a must

Knowledge of basic Microsoft office, web- and non-web based computer applications

Must be physically and mentally able to perform essential functions, possess sufficient physical strength and energies required to effectively engage in activities with children, and support and sustain the physical environment

Ability to move, walk, run, bend, reach, stoop in the delivery of member care

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 lbs

Ability to frequently handle gross and fine manipulations such as grasping, twisting of small objects

Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste; work where chemicals are used for cleaning; work where mechanical and electrical hazards, and where environmental dust, mist, steam are occasionally present

Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner

Ability to accurately read and complete documentation; assist children in written/other activities

Ability to work in a rapid paced environment where noise and stress levels may be high

Ability to interface professionally with a diverse group of persons

Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Preferred

CPR certification is preferred

Experience working with youth, including recreation, coaching, training, tutoring, or teaching is preferred but not required

Knowledge of physical, social recreational games, coaching or tutoring methods is also preferred

Company

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Founded in 1974

South Bend, Indiana, USA

201-500 employees