What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside?
DEPARTMENT : Programs
REPORTS TO : TOSA, Lead YDS & Assistant Director of Program Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION :
Implement programs and activities provided by HEARTS Supervisor. Must monitor and evaluate situations using good judgment and behavior management techniques. Create and maintain a safe environment for members and adults within the program space.
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 with members.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
- Provide homework help
Program Implementation
Supervision of Youth
Professionalism
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
1 . May participate in special programs and / or events.
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 :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :
It is the policy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside to consider all applicants and employees for their ability to perform their jobs without regard to their disabilities as required by law. We encourage all applicants and employees to notify management if accommodations are required for you to access your work area or to successfully perform your job duties.
Commitment to Safety (first disclaimer, end of this section)
DISCLAIMER : The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside requires a 4-point background check for all employees before hire and during employment that includes social security verification, local comprehensive criminal history search, national comprehensive criminal history search, and sex offender registry search. Per the organization's Screening & Onboarding Policy, a person is ineligible to obtain employment with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside if such person has been convicted of any misdemeanor against children or any felony consisting of murder, child abuse, domestic violence, abduction or human trafficking, rape or sexual assault, arson, weapons, physical assault or battery, or drug possession (use or distribution) in the last five years.