Youth Development Professional

Job Overview
The Youth Development Professional plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and engaging environment for children and adolescents. This position involves working closely with youth to support their social, emotional, and educational development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mentoring young individuals and possess the skills necessary to guide them through various activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs, services and activities that prepare youth for success, promoting safety of member and quality of programs at all times. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.

• Planning, organizing and implementing a range of noncompetitive programs and activities for drop in members and visitors daily.
• Initiating new and creative program activities. Promoting and stimulating program participation.
• Identifying opportunities for implementing new programs to benefit club members.
• Monitoring and evaluation of program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly staff meetings.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members.
• Manage facilities and ensure a productive environment, maintaining an inventory of all program equipment and supplies in good order.
• Recommend and requisition supplies needed for assigned area.
• Work with Club Director to prepare department budget.
• Recruit, train and manage assigned volunteers; provide ongoing feedback; identify and support development opportunities.
• Engage parents regarding opportunities and expectations of club members, as well as general club participation.

Skills
Candidates for the Youth Development Professional position should possess the following skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ related experience working with youth/family-oriented agencies.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in working with youth.
• Must exhibit excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written,
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products and database management.
• Must be able to demonstrate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Decatur programs and philosophy.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred (may be required)

This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people while fostering an atmosphere of growth and learning.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Decatur, IL 62521 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Decatur, IL 62521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18