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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee · 2 days ago

Youth Development Professional - Daniels Mardak

Milwaukee, WI, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$0/hr - $16.50/hr

0+ years exp

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is dedicated to empowering youth through various programs and activities. The Youth Development Professional will plan, organize, and implement programs that promote healthy choices and leadership skills among members, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

ChildrenEducationNon ProfitYoung Adults

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and communicate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) philosophy, objectives, standards and programs through all methods available to members, their parents, and the general public. Provide quality program activities that are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and responsive to the diversity of members, families and community

Assist in providing quality program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and individual empowerment for members to practice and develop leadership skills, make meaningful choices during activities, support members to develop skills in decision making, planning and goal setting skills

Promote and support members initiated and member lead activities. Foster an environment that offers choices, incorporates team building and promotes a sense of belonging and group identity for members

Assists in planning, organizing and implementing program activities in accordance with selected curricula that supports program goals and incorporates the needs and interests of members

Responsible for regularly gathering information and feedback from members about their needs and interests

Understands and follows the BGCGM Member Care Manual policies and procedures to include but not limited to conduct of member policies, supervision of members policies, employee to member policies, member safety polices, child abuse and neglect policies, member health policies, transportation and field trips policies, the club safety/contingency plan, and the procedures for reporting incidents/accidents during program hours

Keeps accurate attendance, tracks member participation in assigned program areas, documents results and progress of members. Generate monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports as requested

Assist in proving opportunities to engage and support the families of members, build reciprocal relationships with communities, volunteers, and organizations to support program goals

Demonstrate commitment to one’s own learning, skill building and professionalism on the job by following BGCGM code of conduct and employee handbook, supporting colleagues, sharing duties and working collaboratively, and active participation in meetings

Seek and attend professional development workshops, trainings and interactions with other professionals and apply new learning to work practices

Provide appropriate guidance and direction through supportive relations with members

Understand and articulate the value of BGCGM and serve as an advocate for youth and the field of youth development

At the DCF Teacher or Director Levels (salary grades 6/7), may provide training or leadership to other staff. May serve as primary back-up to Club Managers

Qualification

Youth programming experienceCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationProgram developmentCommunication skillsCultural competencyOrganizational skillsConfidentiality awarenessTeam collaboration