What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle?
21 st Century program
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Reports to: Program Director and/or Site Director
Department: Youth Services
Supervises: Youth Development
Salary Range: $17 to $20 per hour, based on experience
Term: Summer program July 7th Until July 31st 4 weeks
Position Overview:
As a Youth Development Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing services and activities aimed at supporting students' academic improvement, attendance, behavior, promotion rates, and graduation rates. Reporting to the Program Director and/or Director of School Based Sites, you will facilitate and lead programs and activities in alignment with program and center policies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and lead summer programs and activities according to program and center policies.
- Maintain effective communication with Program Director and/or Director of School Based Sites
- Follow directives regarding policies, procedures, and program requirements.
- Lead, participate in, and take responsibility for summer program activities.
- Contribute to Summer time program planning and design.
- Engage with parents, students, and community members respectfully and confidentially.
- Identify necessary supplies and resources, communicating needs to the Program Director and/or Director of School Based Sites.
- Participate in summer professional development and program-related training activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
- Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Willingness to positively engage with and mentor youth.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications.
- Successful completion of required criminal background checks.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in school- or community-based out-of-school time organizations.
- Knowledge of afterschool / Summer programs, communities, and/or positive youth development.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Job Type: Part-time YDS working with grades 6th though 9th
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
· Monday to Thursday 11am to 4pm
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
License/Certification:
- First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person at NRHS
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20