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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Youth Development Assistant

Greenacres, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$15.63/hr - $16.79/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is associated with the City of Greenacres, which is looking for a Youth Development Assistant. The role involves assisting with daily operations, supervision, and care of participants in youth development programs, ensuring smooth program execution and participant safety.

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Responsibilities

Provides continuous supervision to program participants

Ensures programs run smoothly and handles any emergency situations and discipline problems that may arise

Assists with the daily snack distribution and the summer breakfast and lunch program

Maintains accurate participant records including group attendance, bus log, incident and accident reports, student comment log, etc

Ensures Quality Improvement Standards (QIS) are met

Assists with coordination and implementation of recreational programs and activities

Serves as a bus aide for school pick-ups and field trips, ensuring safety and supervision of all participants

Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies

Ensures safety, security, and cleanliness of facility, equipment and vehicles

Communicates to appropriate program supervisor any problem, conflict or concern that may arise

Works special events

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationChild Care coursesChildrenProfessional demeanorSafety awarenessCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license

Must be of good moral character

Must submit to a post-offer physical examination, drug screen and Level II fingerprinting

A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided

Minimum age of 18 years

High School Diploma/G.E.D

One (1) year experience working or volunteering with children in different age groups in a structured setting

First Aid and basic CPR certification within six (6) months of employment

The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be completed, and corresponding competency exams passed within 90 days of hire: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours), Child Growth and Development (6 hours), Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours), Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours), Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (# of hours) – NO Competency Exam required, Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (# of hours) – NO Competency Exam required

The following Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care courses must be started within 90 days of employment and completed, including passing competency exams within twelve (12) months of hire: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours) AND one (1) of the following: Foundations of Advancing Youth Development (12 hours) OR Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours)

Annually complete fifteen (15) hours of in-service training (online or instructor led)