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Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$10 an hour

Qualifications

Writing skills
Child behavior management
Direct client contact
High school diploma or GED
Driving
Child safety supervision
Safe environment creation
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Title: YDP – Youth Development Professional

Location: Boys & Girls Club

Reports to: Unit Director

Hours: Part-time (20-25 hours/ week during school year; 25-35 hours/ week during summer), available between 7:30-5:30 Monday- Friday during the summer and 2:30-7:00 Monday- Friday during the school year

 Exempt X Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Youth Development Professionals are responsible for providing daily programs, services and activities for Club members, which are consistent with the organization’s youth development mission and goals. Youth development Professionals are primarily, but not exclusively, responsible for the core program areas and member well-being on and off Club premises. One of the greatest opportunities for the Youth Development Professional is to develop positive, productive relationships with members.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Prepare Youth for Success

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development outcomes:
Promote and stimulate program participation;
Register new members and participate in their club orientation process; o Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Unit at all times. Prepare daily activity reports.

Supervision

Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly Unit staff meetings.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May participate in special programs and/or events.
May be required to drive for Club Activities periodically.
Perform other duties as assigned by Program Lead or Unit Director.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel.

External: Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED
Must be 18 or older
Experience in working with children
Knowledge of youth development
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
Ability to deal with the general public
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
CPR and First Aid Certifications a plus
Valid identification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work Environment: High energy club environment – 100% of time working with children.
Regular local travel required. Work schedule may include weekends, depending upon scheduling requirements.

Physical & Mental Requirements: High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; superior interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, sitting, as well as bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting 5-50 lbs on a daily basis. Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements which may be inherent in the position. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

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