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Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. · 2 months ago

Lead English as Second Language (ESL) Youth Development Professional

Flandreau, SD

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc. is dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people to realize their full potential. The Lead ESL Youth Development Professional plays a key role in supporting ESL and non-English-speaking families, providing direct support and translation services, while organizing and supervising daily youth programs.

Individual & Family Services

Responsibilities

Assist ESL and non-English-speaking families with Club orientation and enrollment

Provide direct support to ESL members to ensure a positive Club experience for all

Translate Club materials, including programming signage, newsletters, flyers, incident reports, and closure information

Support staff by updating and translating signage to ensure it is accessible to all members

Provide translation assistance during parent meetings and communication with ESL families

Lead, supervise, and provide feedback to assigned Youth Development Professionals and volunteers

Ensure programs align with the Club’s goals and meet the needs of all youth participants

Uphold a commitment to youth safety, ensuring proper supervision and a welcoming, secure environment

Foster effective communication with ESL families, community members, and schools

Address youth behavior challenges by implementing corrective actions and support plans

Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for members, staff, and property

Participate in and provide training for staff, as well as support special programs and events

Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivity in working with non-English-speaking families

Ability to build trust and foster positive relationships with diverse communities

Address conflicts or issues to ensure a positive environment for all participants

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Translation skillsESL populationsFluency in EnglishYouth development experienceCommunication skillsCultural sensitivityTeam leadershipConflict resolution

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Fluency in English

Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and the second language to facilitate translation and interpretation

Commitment to working four days a week

Committed to working school year hours (M, T, TH, F: 3:00-7:00pm) (W: 2:30-7:00PM)

Commitment to working at the Club during the summer 25-35 hours (Open M-F: 7:30-6:00PM)

Valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment

Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others

Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift

This position is considered to be safety-sensitive

Preferred

College degree in education, youth development, social work, or a related field

Previous experience working with youth, particularly in an educational or after-school setting

Experience working with ESL or non-English-speaking populations

Fluency in at least one additional language commonly spoken by ESL families (e.g., Spanish, Somali, etc.)

Company

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.

Mission Statement: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Founded in 2003