Youth Development Professional

1. POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates programs within program areas such as Education, Social Health and Wellness, Arts & Crafts, Preventions, Technology and Physical Education. 

1. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leadership - Establish programs in conjunction with the Unit Director and Asst. Unit Director, implementing activities and services that prepare youth for success by maintaining a positive and supportive club environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. 
• Mentor – Lead by example by providing consistent mentoring opportunities. Set the appropriate example for members and volunteers serving as the primary example of exemplary role modeling and personal performance.  
• Process & Procedures - Ensure administrative and operational tasks are done including all paperwork, time sheets, checking emails daily, being on time and ready to work at time scheduled 
• Front Desk Duties - Develop and maintain relations with members and parents. Checking in/out members, answering phones
• Facility - Ensure a healthy and safe environment is maintained at all times, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained. Make sure the facility is clean and safe at all times. 
• Teamwork – working collaboratively with leaders and staff to develop and implement programming 
• Decision Making - Exercise sound judgment and authority in dealing with behavioral problems relating to members or staff, utilize progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

1. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS & REPORTING:

Collaborates with all employees including corporate partners.  Reports directly to Unit Director

1. REQUIREMENTS, COMPTENCIES & QUALIFICTIONS: 

• Experience working with youth
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a clean safe environment
• Demonstrated history of dependable work ethic and punctuality is required to consistently meet the needs of member service requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Participate in special programs or events
• Must be able to pass a background check, DOHS provider check, and fingerprinting. 

1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the physical requirements necessary to complete the essential job duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards 
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, bend and lift to 40 Lbs.
• May be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.

EMPLOYMENT IS CONSIDERED AT WILL

BGCEPWV is an Equal Opportunity Employer