PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary responsibility of a Youth Development Professional (YDP) is to ensure the safety and well-being of all youth members. The YDP designs and delivers structured educational, social, athletic, and recreational programs for the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County, supporting our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship serving young people aged 6-17. Additionally, the YDP is committed to understanding and embodying the mission and core values of the Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Prepare Youth for Success

1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

• promote and stimulate program participation;
• provide guidance and role modeling to members.

Program Development and Implementation

2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for drop-in members and visitors.

3. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports.

Supervision

4. Ensure the wellness and safety of all members by following the guidelines set forth by Boys & Girls Club of Crawford County.

5. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings and training sessions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May participate in special programs and/or events.

2. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains 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: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in working with children.

• Knowledge of youth development.

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.

• Ability to deal with the general public of any socio-economic and ethnic background and youth age group.

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.

• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.

• Mandatory CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications.

• Valid State Driver’s License and good driving record. Agreeable to obtain a driver's license if not currently held.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to perform gross and fine motor activities.

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 lbs.

• Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste; work where chemicals are used for cleaning; work where environmental dust, mist, and/or steam are occasionally present.

• Must be able to pass any and all required background screens and drug screens at any time of employment.

Also has ability to project voice in noisy and/or large areas.

• Hearing: Hears normal conversation.
• Vision: Read written lists, notices, etc. Able to visually supervise groups of children.
• Walking: Very frequent. Walking surfaces include asphalt, concrete, wood, carpet, tile, hiking trails.
• Lifting: Frequent. 10-20 lbs.- moving boxes of supplies and equipment.
• Stooping: Frequent.
• Running: During special events with children, playing or referee games.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Robinson, IL 62454 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Robinson, IL 62454: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person