pii · 1 day ago
Youth Development Specialist - Part Time
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPii is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to provide programs and services to youth in their club, implementing the organization's mission. The specialist will supervise youth members and ensure their engagement in activities that promote good character, academic success, and healthy lifestyles.
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Responsibilities
Executes programs designed by the coordinators
Assures members are safe and engaged in activities
Encourages emotional, social, and educational growth of individual members
Direct supervision of club youth members
Follow program design of the coordinators
Assists coordinators in assuring all materials for the day are prepared
Assures program areas are left cleaned and organized at the end of the day
Other possible responsibilities pertaining to the club include, but are not limited to:
Data entry
Staff supervision
Chaperone for field trips
Moving materials from the club to school, or school to club
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate knowledge of principles related to youth development
Ability to plan effectively
Group leadership skills including and understanding of group dynamics and discipline
Understanding of the population of youth served
Employees need to be 18 or older and be enrolled in college or have some college courses
Have worked or volunteered with children
Communicate, listen and understand the children. Provide them with correct and timely information and feedback when requested
Decision Making: Youth Development Specialist will inform the Youth Development and Programs Coordinator about the problem and will try to come to a solution. If a solution cannot be reached, the Assistant Club Director and/or the Director of Club Services will be contacted to resolve the problem
Leadership–Be a Role Model for Co-Workers, volunteers and especially members
Enhance and encourage the members to strive to meet their goals
Personal Initiative to work and to achieve higher levels of responsibility to better serve the youth in all programs
Planning and organizing by coming in and working on special days to accomplish the task and goals needed to implement the programs and activities for our youth such as: Youth of the Year Award, Youth of the Month Award, annual Gala, and other organization events
Promote a Safe, and healthy environment. Making sure that the members know the safety rules of the Club are understood and met
Must be at least 18 years old
Be enrolled in college or have some college credits
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test
Must attend all staff meetings
Responsible for all activities or program areas from beginning to end
Be able to maintain high level of energy
Be adaptable and be flexible to change
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Preferred
Desire and ability to work with children
Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Good character, integrity and adaptability
Enthusiasm, good judgment, patience and self-control
Positive example for youth and peers in appearance, attitude and behavior
Must participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders
Company
pii
Progressive Impressions International (pii) provides direct marketing with personalization for leading companies in Insurance, Financial Services, Health Care and Education.
Founded in 1993
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase