What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at AtlantiCare?
POSITION SUMMARY
Reports to : Program Director
Trainings : Annual, CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer,
Effective 1 / 21 BLS required, existing incumbents with Heart
Saver First Aid CPR / AED, will be required to renew with BLS,
all new hires effective this same date, are required to have BLS
within 90 days from hire or transfer,
To provide a wide range of recreational activities appropriate to the needs and interests of program participants as well as to students in the District, in an effort to promote health, fitness and well being.
Recreation Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Organize and administer a series of regularly scheduled, ongoing activities utilizing school gymnasiums, tennis courts, fields, and other recreational facilities after school hours, on weekends and during summer hours.
- Responsible as lead chaperone on all trips unless other arrangements have been made prior to the date of trip / activity.
- Devise and establish special programs to meet the needs of such groups as the physically handicapped and / or educationally handicapped.
- Develop a monthly calendar with planned activities and events, and distribute to SBYSP, Teachers, Counselors and other Support Staff with the District.
- Administer and coordinate schedules and activities with school calendar and activities in mind, in an effort to avoid conflicts. (i.e. School play, talent show, etc).
- Work with Program Director in selecting and purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for all trip and school permission paperwork and approvals (i.e. Field Trip Request forms, Facilities Use forms, etc).
- Work with other SBYS Staff as to referrals and information on procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Counselor Social Services :
Duties and Responsibilities :
The relationship of each clients physical status to dependence.
The nature of the comparison to use alcohol and / or other drugs.
The intensity of the clients mental preoccupation with using alcohol and / or drugs.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Associate Degree with documentation of at least 3 years full-time experience as a youth worker.
Experience working with adolescents required.
Requirements : New Jersey Valid Driver's License
CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer, Effective 1 / 21 BLS required, existing incumbents with Heart Saver First Aid CPR / AED, will be required to renew with BLS, all new hires effective this same date, are required to have BLS within 90 days from hire or transfer,
Equipment Use : Computer, Copier, Fax Machine
