Position: Youth Development Professional- Hudson
Basic Description: Responsible for implementing targeted, evidenced- based, programs, activities, and special events. Specific focus will be given to elementary members at this Club site.
Mission: Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Location: Hudson Club
Hourly Role: Monday through Friday, approximately 2:15 pm- 6:15 pm
Reports to: Hudson Site Coordinator
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Primary Responsibilities:
- Position yourself in program area to actively supervise assigned area, volunteers, and members to ensure health and safety of all individuals
- Assist in the development and implementation of programs to stimulate interest and participation in a variety of social, physical, and educational activities
- Facilitate developmentally appropriate, engaging, and fun educational programming
- Effectively work as a team with other Youth Development Professionals and Club staff
- Responsible for walking members from the Elementary school to the Clubhouse daily, in various weather conditions
- Conduct frequent program outcome evaluations, in collaboration with direct supervisor
- Collect and maintain current records of all program area data
- Responsible for knowing and executing all Club emergency procedures, as appropriate
- Help members resolve conflict using de-escalation strategies
- Provide guidance to members in making appropriate choices about their education, personal, physical, social, emotional, and vocational needs
- Assist with program activities, and Club-wide special events
- Maintains a safe and clean environment, while keeping a continual inventory of room supplies, reporting on any condition issues
- Clearly communicate through written and verbal reports, as needed
- Participate in ongoing training related to safety and positive youth development practices
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to establish relationships within the organization that will enhance the care given to youth and families.
- Ability to work scheduled hours
- Ability to effectively operate a computer and programs used by the organization and collaborative partners.
- Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication needs
- Ability to adapt to day to day needs of the organization
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and conduct work with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to work in a team based, diverse environment
- Work is organized and completed in a timely manner
- A working knowledge of Club operations, policies, and events is developed, acquired, and maintained
